Description
Baked feta transforms under a bubbling gochujang honey glaze, finished with sesame crackle. A bold, molten appetizer with big flavor and zero effort.
Ingredients
**For the Baked Feta**
1 block feta (approx. 200g)
1 tbsp olive oil
Black pepper, to taste
**For the Gochujang-Honey Glaze**
1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1½ tbsp honey
1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
½ tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp soy sauce
1 small garlic clove, grated
**To Finish**
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Optional: sliced scallions or chili threads
Warm pita, sourdough, or crackers for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the block of feta in a small baking dish or skillet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with black pepper.
2. Whisk together gochujang, honey, vinegar or lime juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, and grated garlic in a bowl.
3. Spoon the glaze generously over the feta, covering the top and sides.
4. Bake for 20–22 minutes, until the edges turn golden and the glaze bubbles.
5. Broil for 1–2 minutes if you want extra caramelization — watch carefully to prevent burning.
6. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top. Add scallions or chili threads if using.
7. Serve hot with warm bread, crackers, or sliced vegetables.
Notes
Use full-fat block-style feta for the creamiest results.
Taste the glaze before baking — adjust the heat or sweetness to preference.
Serve immediately for best texture.
Leftovers make an excellent spread for toast or flatbread the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 50g feta with glaze
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg