Ssamjang Recipe
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Ssamjang Recipe
Description
This Ssamjang Recipe mixes Korean fermented soybean paste and chili paste to create a flavorful base. Toasted sesame oil adds richness, while honey balances the spice with a touch of sweetness. The addition of minced garlic and thinly sliced onions infuses sharpness and depth. Chopped walnuts and finely diced apple contribute nuttiness and a subtle sweetness that soften the robust fermented flavors.
All ingredients are processed until smooth, yielding a thick sauce with both creamy and slightly textured elements from the nuts and apple pieces. The sauce can be garnished with optional sliced green onions, fresh chilies, and extra toasted sesame seeds for added aroma and heat. Ssamjang is commonly served alongside grilled meats and leafy vegetable wraps, enhancing the savory and spicy profile of Korean BBQ dishes.
Using fresh sesame oil and nuts is important to avoid rancid flavors that can spoil the sauce. This recipe can be customized with alternative nuts or omitted ingredients based on preference.
Ingredients
Main
- 1/4 cup doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil toasted
- 1/2 Tbsp honey
- 2 tsp sesame seeds toasted
- 1/2 tsp garlic minced
- 10 g onion , thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp walnuts (or your choice of nuts and seeds) – this will add nuttier flavor and creamier texture.
- 10 g apple , cored and cut into small pieces
Garnish
- green onion (optional)
- green chilies (optional)
- sesame seeds optional, toasted
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until the texture is smooth. It will takes about 1 min. Transfer the sauce into a serving bowl. Garnish with the green onion and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use fresh toasted sesame oil and nuts to avoid rancid flavors in the sauce.
- The sauce can be garnished with green onions, fresh chilies, and toasted sesame seeds as preferred.
- Doenjang is Korean fermented soybean paste, and gochujang is Korean chili paste; these are fundamental to the flavor.
- Alternative nuts and seeds may be used to vary the sauce’s texture and nuttiness.
- Avoid rancid or old ingredients for best taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 429mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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