Homemade Ssamjang (Korean Dipping Sauce)

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

Homemade Ssamjang (Korean Dipping Sauce)

Bold, savory ssamjang you can mix in about 5 minutes. Made with doenjang, gochujang, garlic, and sesame oil, this Korean dipping sauce is perfect for BBQ, lettuce wraps, and veggie dipping.

Course Condiment, Sauce, Side Dish

Cuisine Korean

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

Keyword doenjang, gochujang, Korean bbq, Korean BBQ sauce, Korean dipping sauce, Korean lettuce wrap sauce, ssam sauce, ssamjang, ssamjang recipe

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 50

Author Hyegyoung K. Ford

Ingredients

3 tbsp (48 g) Korean soybean paste (doenjang)
1 1/2 tbsp (24 g) Korean chili paste (gochujang)
1 tbsp (15 g) minced garlic
1 tbsp (15 ml) sweet rice wine (mirim)
1/2 tbsp (6 g) sugar or honey
1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
2 tsp (6 g) toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a small bowl. Mix until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness, heat, or sesame oil to your liking.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

Best within 3 to 5 days, but keeps up to 2 weeks.
Add chopped green onions, green chilies, or crushed walnuts for extra flavor.
Pairs well with samgyupsal, bossam, galbi, beef bulgogi, and ssambap.

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