Homemade Ssamjang (Korean Dipping Sauce)
Homemade Ssamjang (Korean Dipping Sauce)
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons doenjang
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon plum syrup
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons crushed sesame seeds
- 4 tablespoons green onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, optional, for creaminess
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru, optional, for extra spice
- 1 teaspoon MSG, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of doenjang and 1 tablespoon of gochujang. This 3-to-1 ratio forms the essential base of your ssamjang.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 4 tablespoons of minced green onion, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of plum syrup, 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons of crushed sesame seeds to the bowl. If desired, also add 1 tablespoon of gochugaru for an extra kick.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
If you prefer a creamier and rounder flavor profile, stir in 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise at this stage.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly until the sauce is thick, glossy, nutty, and fully combined. Ensure there are no lumps and the flavors are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Taste the ssamjang and adjust to your personal preference. For more nuttiness, add a bit more sesame oil. For increased sweetness, incorporate additional plum syrup. If you desire more heat, stir in extra gochugaru.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Serve your homemade ssamjang immediately with Korean BBQ, pork belly, fresh lettuce wraps, grilled meats, or your favorite vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Ssamjang (Korean Dipping Sauce)
- 3 tablespoons doenjang
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon plum syrup
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons crushed sesame seeds
- 4 tablespoons green onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, optional, for creaminess
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru, optional, for extra spice
- 1 teaspoon MSG, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of doenjang and 1 tablespoon of gochujang. This 3-to-1 ratio forms the essential base of your ssamjang.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 4 tablespoons of minced green onion, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of plum syrup, 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons of crushed sesame seeds to the bowl. If desired, also add 1 tablespoon of gochugaru for an extra kick.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
If you prefer a creamier and rounder flavor profile, stir in 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise at this stage.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly until the sauce is thick, glossy, nutty, and fully combined. Ensure there are no lumps and the flavors are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Taste the ssamjang and adjust to your personal preference. For more nuttiness, add a bit more sesame oil. For increased sweetness, incorporate additional plum syrup. If you desire more heat, stir in extra gochugaru.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Serve your homemade ssamjang immediately with Korean BBQ, pork belly, fresh lettuce wraps, grilled meats, or your favorite vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min