Homemade Ssamjang (Korean Dipping Sauce)

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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!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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
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Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
  2. Homemade ssamjang typically lasts 2-3 weeks in the fridge if kept in an airtight container.
  3. 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.
  4. 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!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 50kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 168mg (7%) Potassium 54mg (2%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 8IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 50 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 50kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Potassium 54mg 1%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 8IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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