Ingredients
- —250 g unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- —1 tbsp gochujang (or more to taste)
- —1 tbsp ginger syrup
- —1 tsp rice vinegar
- —1 pinch sea salt
- —Zest of 1/2 organic orange
Instructions
- Ensure the butter is completely soft at room temperature.
- Whip the butter with a hand mixer or stand mixer for 3–5 minutes until light and creamy.
- Add the gochujang, ginger syrup, rice vinegar, orange zest, and sea salt.
- Whip briefly again until you achieve a smooth, airy butter.
- Taste and adjust with extra salt or gochujang for more kick if desired.
- Before serving, garnish with extra orange zest or a pinch of togarashi.
Serving Tip
Light, creamy, and perfectly balanced: this whipped butter with gochujang and orange is a little flavor explosion that elevates any appetizer spread. Serve it on toasted sourdough bread — creamy, spicy, fresh, and full of umami. An instant favorite for any snack board.
Storage Tip
Store at room temperature until ready to use for optimal spreadability. Feel free to prepare it in the morning for an evening gathering — it stays perfect at room temperature.
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LAST_UPDATE: 2/18/2026