Description
This Swicy Baked Feta with Gochujang Honey Glaze is a delightful fusion of Korean and Mediterranean flavors. Creamy feta cheese is baked to perfection with a spicy-sweet glaze, creating a mouthwatering appetizer that pairs perfectly with toast or pita.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
- toasted pita or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare feta: Place the feta block in a small oven-safe baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Make glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Coat feta: Spoon the glaze evenly over the feta.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the feta is soft and warmed through.
- Finish: Remove from oven, sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh herbs. Serve immediately with toasted pita or crusty bread for scooping.
Notes
- For a creamier spread, bake feta in a covered dish, then mash gently with a fork before serving.
- You can adjust the heat by adding more or less gochujang. This also pairs beautifully with sliced cucumbers or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean-Mediterranean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 oz feta with glaze
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
