Go-To Gochu Pasta
Whenever I hear someone say “I can’t be bothered to cook for myself” a deep sorrow descends upon me. It’s one of the most important things you can do; failing to accord yourself the care you give to others is nothing short of tragic. I insist on deliciousness daily, and not just when I have company. It’s quite the most relaxing way to cook, and being able to rustle up something special, simple and speedy for yourself when you’re in need of food that comforts is key to a contented existence. So it’s about time I let you into a secret: my trusty recipe (hence the “go-to”of the title) for a failsafe and fierily uplifting storecupboard solo supper. I always have the ingredients to hand, and suggest you do, too. Chief of these ingredients is gochujang, the magic Korean fermented pepper paste, which I’ve mentioned before as it’s a lifesaver in the kitchen, bringing depth, heat and a rich savouriness to anything it
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