15-Minute Soup Dumplings in Gochugaru Chilli Sauce

If you’ve been following my recipes for a while, you’ll know how much I love using my Gochugaru Chilli Oil Blend to create quick and satisfying meals. It’s one of those simple flavour combinations that never fails to deliver. This time, I’m pairing it with some soup dumplings to create a dish that’s spicy, savoury, and incredibly comforting. Best of all, it comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for lazy lunches, and whenever you’re craving something flavourful without spending too much time in the kitchen.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick & Easy: Ready in under 15 minutes with minimal effort.
• Customizable: Use your favourite dumplings and adjust the spice level to suit your taste.
• Beginner-friendly – No complicated cooking techniques required.

What Is Gochugaru?

Gochugaru is a Korean chilli powder made from sun-dried red chilli peppers. Known for its vibrant red colour, smoky-sweet aroma, and mild to medium heat, it adds depth and warmth without being overpowering. Unlike many chilli flakes, gochugaru provides a balanced heat that enhances flavour rather than simply making a dish spicy. It’s commonly used in kimchi, tteokbokki, and Korean stews, and has become one of my favourite ingredients for creating quick, flavourful meals.

Tips for the Best Gochugaru Chilli Oil

• Pour the Oil While It’s Hot : The hot oil is what brings the aromatics to life. If the oil isn’t hot enough, you won’t get the same depth of flavour.
• Adjust the Spice Level : Love spicy food? Add extra gochugaru and garlic. Prefer something milder? Simply reduce the amount of gochugaru or add a little more sugar to balance the heat.
• Don’t Skip the Hot Water : The hot water helps blend the seasonings together and creates a light sauce that coats the dumplings evenly.

More Ways to Use This Gochugaru Chilli Oil Blend

This simple flavour base is incredibly versatile. I’ve used it in many different dishes, including:

• Noodles & Dumplings in Gochugaru Chilli Soup
• Udon Noodles in Gochugaru Chilli Soup

Once you learn the basic formula, you’ll find yourself using it again and again.

Final Thoughts

These Soup Dumplings in Gochugaru Chilli Oil are proof that a quick meal doesn’t have to be boring. With just a handful of ingredients and 15 minutes of your time, you can create a dish that’s packed with flavour, comforting, and incredibly satisfying.

15-Minute Soup Dumplings in Gochugaru Chilli Sauce

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These Soup Dumplings in Fragrant Chilli Sauce are quick, easy, and packed with flavour. Juicy soup dumplings are served in a savoury garlic and gochugaru chilli oil sauce that comes together in minutes, adding a gentle warmth and aromatic kick rather than intense heat, making it the perfect quick meal.

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Course Lunch, dinner, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

  

• 7 frozen soup dumplings or any dumplings you like
• Spring onion and sesame seeds, for garnish 

FOR THE SAUCE *Adjust to taste

• 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
• 1 tbsp finely chopped spring onion
• 1 tbsp gochugaru Korean chilli powder
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp vegetarian dashi powder or MSG
• 2–3 tbsp oil for sizzling
• 4-5 tbsp hot water about 75ml

Instructions

 

• In a large heatproof bowl, combine the garlic, spring onion,and gochugaru.
• Heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering, then carefully pour it over the aromatics. Stir to combine.
• Add the soy sauce, sugar, and dashi powder. Pour in the hot water and mix until well combined. Taste and adjust the water and seasoning if desired.
• Steam or microwave the frozen soup dumplings according to the package instructions until cooked through.
• Arrange the cooked soup dumplings on top of the prepared chilli oil sauce.
• Garnish with spring onion and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Keyword Gochugaru, Quick Meal