Homemade Ssamjang (Korean Dipping Sauce)

A bowl of ssamjang is presented with a lid on the side.

Homemade Ssamjang (Korean Dipping Sauce)

Make samjang at home with this easy recipe! This authentic Korean dipping sauce is essential for your Korean BBQ, lettuce wraps, and other popular Korean dishes. Ready in just 5 minutes!

Course Condiment, Sauce, Side Dish

Cuisine Korean

Diet Halal, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword doenjang, gochujang, Korean bbq, Korean condiment, Korean sauce, ssam sauce, ssamjang

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 50

Author Hyegyoung K. Ford

Ingredients

3 tbsp Korean soybean paste (doenjang)
1 1/2 tbsp Korean chili paste (gochujang)
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp sweet rice wine (mirim)
1/2 tbsp sugar or honey
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
Homemade ssamjang typically lasts 2-3 weeks in the fridge if kept in an airtight container.
Note: To give your ssamjang an extra kick, you can add chopped green onions, green chilies, or even walnuts. This will add more flavor and texture to the sauce and make it even fancier.
Dishes that pair well with ssamjang: Samgyupsal (BBQ pork belly), Bossam (braised pork belly), Beef Bulgogi (Korean marinated beef), Ssambap (Korean lettuce wrap), Galbi (Korean BBQ ribs).

Notes

Recipe Tip! For an extra kick in your ssamjang, try adding chopped green onions, green chilies, or even walnuts. These additions will enhance the flavor and texture of the sauce, making it even more delicious. Give it a try and see what you think!

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