Ssamjang 101: How to Make AUTHENTIC Korean Dipping Sauce

 Korean Dipping Sauce, Ssamjang 

Korean Dipping Sauce, Ssamjang

Ssamjang is a must-have in Korean cuisine! It’s a rich and flavorful sauce made with doenjang (fermented soybean paste) and gochujang (red chili paste), mixed with garlic, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. It’s most commonly enjoyed with grilled meat, rice, and fresh vegetables wrapped in lettuce—but it’s not just for BBQ! You can also use it as a dip for veggies or as a seasoning in various dishes. Making it at home lets you customize the flavors and enjoy it fresh.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
• 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
• ½ tablespoon minced garlic
• 1-2 green onions
• 1/4 onion
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 to 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice syrup or honey
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon soybean powder (optional)
• 1 hot chili pepper (optional)
• 10 chopped almonds (or other nuts, optional)

Instructions

Step 1

Finely mince 2 cloves of garlic. Thinly slice 1-2 green onions and finely chop ¼ onion. If you like spice, chop 1 hot chili pepper (optional). Finely chop 10 almonds or other nuts.

Step 2 

In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons doenjang and 1 tablespoon gochujang, ½ tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped green onion, 1 tablespoon chopped onion, 1 tablespoon chopped chili peppers (optional), 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon soybean powder (optional), 2 tablespoons rice syrup or honey, and 2 tablespoons water. Mix Well & Enjoy!

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