Beans on toast, a British staple, can be elevated with a single secret ingredient: gochujang. This Korean chilli paste, known for its smoky, savoury, and slightly sweet flavour, has become a kitchen favourite. Tesco's recipe incorporates a generous spoonful of gochujang to give the classic dish a fresh twist.
How to Make Gochujang Beans on Toast
According to Tesco, adding gochujang makes beans "garlicky, smoky and salty," transforming the lunchtime favourite. To prepare, soften a diced onion and sliced garlic in vegetable oil. Add a tin of drained cannellini beans, chopped tomatoes, 1½ to 2 tablespoons of gochujang paste, a teaspoon of caster sugar, and two teaspoons of soy sauce. Simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens, then season to taste.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the spicy beans over thick slices of buttered toast. Top with sliced spring onions, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lime. For a heartier meal, Tesco suggests adding a fried egg with crispy edges and a runny yolk. The recipe serves four and contains approximately 321 calories per portion.
Adaptable and Simple
Tesco notes the recipe is easy to adapt using almost any tinned beans packed in water, making it a simple meal from everyday store cupboard ingredients. This innovative take on beans on toast offers a delicious way to experiment with Korean flavours in a traditional British dish.
