Korean ssamjang combines the savory funk of doenjang with the sweet heat of gochujang for the perfect grilled meat condiment.
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Why It Works
- An essential component for Korean barbecue, ssamjang is a simple, stir-together dipping sauce that balances its salty, sweet, spicy, bitter, and savory ingredients.
- Fresh garlic and scallions provide an allium bite that cuts through the savory richness of the doenjang and gochujang in the sauce.
Ssamjang is an essential component of Korean barbecue. It's a simple, no-cook, stir-together dipping sauce that combines the savory funk of doenjang (fermented Korean soybean paste) with the sweet heat of gochujang. Toasted sesame oil and seeds provide subtle roasted bitter notes, while fresh garlic and scallions wake everything up with a little allium bite. Spread ssamjang on leaves and lettuces before wrapping them around bites of grilled meat, seafood, and even vegetables.
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August 2019
Recipe Details
Ssamjang (Korean Barbecue Dipping Sauce) Recipe
Prep5 mins
Active2 mins
Total5 mins
Serves4 servings
Makes1/2 cup
Ingredients
1/4 cup (60g; 60ml) doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste)
2 tablespoons (30g; 30ml) gochujang (Korean chile paste)
1 tablespoon (15ml) Korean rice syrup (see note)
1 tablespoon (15ml) toasted sesame oil
2 scallions (40g), thinly sliced
2 large cloves garlic (10g), minced
2 teaspoons (4g) toasted sesame seeds
Directions
In a small bowl, stir together doenjang, gochujang, rice syrup, sesame oil, scallions, garlic, and sesame seeds until well-combined. Serve, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
Honey or corn syrup can be substituted for Korean rice syrup.
Make-Ahead and Storage
Ssamjang can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature before serving.
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| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 116 | Calories |
| 4g | Fat |
| 20g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 4 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 116 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 225mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 11g | |
| Protein 1g | |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 17% |
| Calcium 27mg | 2% |
| Iron 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium 51mg | 1% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
