Ssamjang
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Ssamjang is the ultimate dipping sauce for Korean BBQ lovers! With its perfect balance of mild spice and salty goodness, this rich and nutty sauce takes your taste buds on an unforgettable journey. It’s the ideal complement to Korean pork belly, especially when you’re grilling up some delicious Samgyeopsal.
Today, I’m excited to introduce you to ssamjang, a delicious Korean dipping sauce! The beauty of ssamjang is that the ingredient ratio can be tailored to your taste and mood.
I’ve discovered a unique blend that I find the most flavorful so far, but feel free to adjust it according to your preferences. If you prefer a less sweet sauce, you can easily omit the sugar or simply reduce the amount you use.
While you can find premade ssamjang in Korean grocery stores, nothing beats the freshness and flavor of homemade. It’s best enjoyed right after you whip it up, but if you have leftovers, you can keep it in the fridge for about 10 days.
Ingredients
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- Doenjang: This is fermented soybean paste and can be found in any Korean market.
- Gochujang: This is a hot pepper paste and can also be found in any Korean market.
- Green onion
- Yellow Onion
- Garlic
- Sugar: We like to use granulated sugar, but brown sugar will also work.
- Sesame oil: We love the sweet, nutty taste this provides.
Step by Step Directions
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the bottom of the blog post to the recipe card.
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.
- Use right away as a dip for rice, fresh veggies, or Korean BBQ meat.
Tips For Success
- Ssamjang will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, stored in an airtight container.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of gochugang if you want a spicier sauce.
- You can also add more or less sugar depending on how sweet you desire the sauce.
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Ssamjang
Ingredients
- ¼ cup doenjang, fermented soybean paste
- 1 tablespoon gochujang, hot pepper paste
- 1 green onion, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ cup minced yellow onion
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix until well combined.
- Serve with rice, fresh veggies, or bbq meat.
Nutrition
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