The Mother Sauce

<p>Kyle Key, the maker behind <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nmchilejang/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">NM ChileJang</a>, is currently the only producer of cottage-style gochujang in the United States. Inspired by a trip to South Korea, Key saw a connection between Korean gochu and New Mexico red chile and began experimenting with traditional fermentation methods. In this episode of <em>5-Minute Fridays</em>, Key shares how he uses locally grown red chile to create a distinctly New Mexican take on one of South Korea’s mother sauces—and how it has amassed a devoted following among local chefs and chile lovers. </p>