Homemade focaccia often lacks flavor without toppings, which is why incorporating gochujang—a spicy Korean chili paste—can greatly enhance it. This condiment, made from red chilies, glutinous rice, fermented soybeans, and salt, brings a combination of spice, saltiness, and subtle sweetness. Adding up to a quarter cup of gochujang to the dough or incorporating it on top before baking introduces a Korean influence to this Italian classic. Care should be taken with salt content due to gochujang's saltiness, and baking the focaccia at 425 degrees Fahrenheit only takes about 20 minutes.
When making homemade focaccia, you can enhance its flavor with various toppings, and adding gochujang offers a unique Korean twist on this Italian bread.
Gochujang, when mixed into focaccia dough or used as a topping, adds a complex flavor profile that elevates the relatively bland baseline of the bread.
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