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Chicken thighs with a gochujang glaze

Daily Maverick · 🇿🇦 public South Africa · · 692 words · By Tony Jackman
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What to know about Chicken thighs with a gochujang glaze

I think it’s likely to become as much of a staple in my kitchen as Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil and Mrs HS Ball’s chutney – the kind of thing that is always there, in case you fancy adding it to a dish you’re cooking.

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What happened

I think it’s likely to become as much of a staple in my kitchen as Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil and Mrs HS Ball’s chutney – the kind of thing that is always there, in case you fancy adding it to a dish you’re cooking.

Why it matters

I’ve tasted gochujang before, but never cooked with it.

Common ground

Every now and then it’s been listed on a menu as an ingredient of this or that dish I’m about to eat.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Tony Jackman’s Retro Karoo Food (Penguin Random House)”
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The claim is corroborated by multiple cross-references from Daily Maverick.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Tony Jackman’s Retro Karoo Food (Penguin Random House)
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-08-05-the-tatin…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Tony Jackman’s Retro Karoo Food (Penguin Random House)
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-08-06-chicken-t…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Tony Jackman’s Retro Karoo Food (Penguin Random House)
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-08-11-curried-b…
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Claim 2: “tamari soy sauce (a darker, less salty variation of soy sauce)”
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Multiple sources describe tamari as having a richer, less salty flavor compared to standard soy sauce, and some mention its darker nature.
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web search NEUTRAL — Tamari vs Soy Sauce pin with tamari in white bowl and text header.Like other soy sauces, it is also made from fermented soybeans. However, the way in which tamari is made differs greatly from soy sauc…
https://bakeitwithlove.com/tamari-vs-soy-sauce/
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web search NEUTRAL — Yes, tamari can replace soy sauce in any marinade at a 1:1 ratio. Tamari has a slightly richer, less salty flavor that works beautifully in beef, chicken, and vegetable marinades.
https://www.chickenpieces.com/blog/how-to-use-tamari-marinad…
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web search NEUTRAL — Chinese dark soy sauces are darker in colour and thicker in texture, but tend to be lighter in saltiness which makes them somewhat similar to dark Japanese styles. They are generally fermented longer …
https://uk.my-best.com/9698
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Claim 3: “Traditionally, it would be naturally fermented over years in jangdok (earthenware) on an elevated stone platform called jangdokdae in the backyard.”
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Multiple sources confirm the traditional fermentation process using jangdok (earthenware) on jangdokdae (stone platforms).
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web search NEUTRAL — Gochujang[a] or red chili paste[3] is a savory, sweet, and spicy fermented condiment popular in Korean cooking. It is made from gochugaru (red chili powder), chapssal (glutinous rice), meju (fermented…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gochujang
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web search NEUTRAL — Traditionally, it has been naturally fermented over years in jangdok (earthenware) on an elevated stone platform, called jangdokdae, in the backyard.
https://www.bitgab.com/exercise/gochujang
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web search NEUTRAL — Traditionally, it has been naturally fermented over years in jangdok (earthenware) on an elevated stone platform, called jangdokdae, in the backyard.The name comes from the legend that the healthful h…
https://www.thefooddictator.com/the-hirshon-korean-imperial-…
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Claim 4: “It is made from gochugaru (red chilli powder), chapssal (glutinous rice), meju (fermented soybean) powder, yeotgireum (barley malt powder), and salt.”
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Wikipedia and other culinary sources explicitly list gochugaru, chapssal, meju powder, yeotgireum, and salt as the ingredients.
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web search NEUTRAL — It is made from gochugaru (red chili powder), chapssal (glutinous rice), meju (fermented soybean) powder, yeotgireum (barley malt powder), and salt. The sweetness comes from the starch of cooked gluti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gochujang
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web search NEUTRAL — While gochujang has many variations, the basic ingredients typically include gochugaru (고추가루, Korean red chili peppers), yeotgireum (엿기름, barley malt), chapssal (찹쌀, sweet rice) or other grains, meju …
https://www.koreanbapsang.com/how-to-make-gochujang/
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web search NEUTRAL — MEJU POWDER (메주가루 FERMENTED SOYBEAN POWDER).Malt barley liquid with sweet rice powder – fermented and reduced for gochujang base. Once liquid is cooled, add fine gochugaru, mejugaru and sea salt.
https://kimchimari.com/how-to-make-gochujang-at-home/
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Claim 5: “Tony Jackman is twice winner of the Galliova Food Writer of the Year award.”
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The claim is corroborated by multiple cross-references from Daily Maverick.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Tony Jackman is twice winner of the Galliova Food Writer of the Year award.
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-05-25-chicken-a…
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https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-05-28-prawns-wi…
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https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-06-03-weekday-b…
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Claim 6: “its high salt content “means it technically remains safe to eat for years””
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to support or refute the claim that miso remains safe to eat for years due to salt content.
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Claim 7: “miso can last in the fridge for “3 to 18 months””
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While sources mention miso has a long shelf life and one source mentions 'up to a year' in the fridge, none of the provided evidence specifically corroborates the range '3 to 18 months'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The eighteenth series of the Australian television cooking show MasterChef Australia premiered on 19 April 2026. It featured the same four judges as the two previous editions: series 4 winner Andy All…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Miso (みそ or 味噌) is a traditional Japanese seasoning. It is a thick paste produced by fermenting soybeans with salt and kōji (the fungus Aspergillus oryzae), and sometimes rice, barley, seaweed, or oth…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miso
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Miso soup (味噌汁 or お味噌汁, miso-shiru or omiso-shiru; お-/o- being honorific) is a traditional Japanese soup consisting of miso in a dashi stock. It is commonly served as part of an ichijū-sansai (一汁三菜) m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miso_soup
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Claim 8: “Gochujang or red chilli paste is a savoury, sweet, and spicy fermented condiment popular in Korean cooking.”
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The claim is directly confirmed by Wikipedia and other web sources describing gochujang as a savory, sweet, and spicy fermented Korean condiment.
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web search NEUTRAL — Spicy fermented Korean condiment. Gochujang.Gochujang[a] or red chili paste[3] is a savory, sweet, and spicy fermented condiment popular in Korean cooking.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gochujang
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web search NEUTRAL — Gochujang (Korean: 고추장) is a savory, sweet, and spicy fermented condiment made from red chili peppers (gochugaru), glutinous rice, fermented soybeans (meju), salt, and malt syrup.
https://www.tastekoreanfood.com/ktrend/gochujang-koreas-sign…
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web search NEUTRAL — Gochujang is sweet, spicy, fruity, savoury, umami and you can eat it as it is, in dips or on toast. Our panel pick a variety of ways to enjoy it.Gochujang is a versatile Korean chilli paste that can b…
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2024/apr/02/what-makes-kore…
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Claim 9: “The sweetness comes from the starch of cooked glutinous rice, cultured with saccharifying enzymes during the fermentation process.”
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Wikipedia and other sources confirm that the sweetness is derived from the starch of cooked glutinous rice cultured with saccharifying enzymes.
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web search NEUTRAL — The sweetness comes from the starch of cooked glutinous rice, cultured with saccharifying enzymes during the fermentation process.[4] Traditionally, it would be naturally fermented over years in jangd…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gochujang
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web search NEUTRAL — The sweetness comes from the starch of cooked glutinous rice, cultured with saccharifying enzymes during the fermentation process.”This super creative cookie is fast becoming one of my all time favori…
https://koshereveryday.com/gluten-free-gochujang-caramel-coo…
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web search NEUTRAL — The sweetness comes from the starch of cooked glutinous rice, cultured with saccharifying enzymes during the fermentation process. Traditionally, it has been naturally fermented over years in jangdok …
https://www.thefooddictator.com/the-hirshon-korean-imperial-…
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