Homemade Spicy Hummus with Gochujang
A quick and easy homemade spicy hummus recipe featuring classic hummus ingredients with Korean red pepper paste (gochujang). A creamy, smooth, and delicious dip that goes with everything!
Servings: 5 servings
Equipment
- food processor (or use high speed blender)
Ingredients
Gochujang Hummus Ingredients
- 2 cans canned chickpeas 16oz
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 2-4 tbsp gochujang korean red pepper paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 4-5 ice cubes
- salt to taste
Garnish
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil more to taste
- 1 scallion thinly sliced
- 1/2 watermelon radish thinly sliced
- 2 tsp black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Drain chickpeas and reserve the chickpea brine, or aquafaba and set aside.
- In the food processor, add the garlic, lemon juice, 3-4 tbsp aquafaba and tahini. Process for about a minute. This should help to break down the garlic and also whip up the tahini.
- Add the gochujang and chickpeas and process again until mostly smooth, then stream in olive oil while processing.
- Add ice cubes and process again until fully broken down and incorporated. This helps to slowly add air and moisture to the hummus. You can adjust the texture by adding additional olive oil, or cold water, as needed.
- Once desired texture is achieved, taste and add salt as desired, and additional gochujang, if you'd like. Blend to incorporate.
- To serve, transfer to a bowl and use the back of a spoon to apply light pressure while rotating the bowl with your other hand. This will create a nice groove in the hummus so you can drizzle in toasted sesame seeds. Top with desired garnish and enjoy.
Notes
Expert Tips
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- In a pinch, you can buy plain hummus, add gochujang, and top it with the garnish for an easy appetizer.
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- For thinner hummus, add additional olive oil or cold water
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- For thicker hummus, don’t add as much water or olive oil to the food processor.
Serving Tips
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- I recommend serving this spicy hummus with crudité of Korean vegetables including raw napa cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and even spicy green peppers.
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- Use it as a spread to make a sandwich, thin it out for pasta sauce, or toss it into a salad.
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- You can also serve it alongside some crackers, pretzels, or pita chips!
Storage Tips
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- Store leftover spicy hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat within 1 week.
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- You can also freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before serving and garnish accordingly.