Homemade Ssamjang (Korean Wrap Sauce)
Homemade Ssamjang (Korean Wrap Sauce)
Ingredients
- 1 cup doenjang
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup onion, minced
- 2 scallions, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup apple, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Gather all your ingredients. Ensure the garlic, onion, scallions, apple, and walnuts are all finely minced or chopped as specified.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the doenjang and gochujang. These form the base of your ssamjang.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the minced garlic, minced onion, and minced scallions to the bowl with the doenjang and gochujang.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour in the honey, sesame oil, and add the sesame seeds to the mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the minced apple and chopped walnuts to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Using a spoon or spatula, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined and form a cohesive paste. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Taste the ssamjang and adjust seasonings if desired. Some prefer it spicier, others sweeter. You can add a pinch more gochujang for heat or honey for sweetness. The ssamjang is now ready to be served immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Ssamjang (Korean Wrap Sauce)
- 1 cup doenjang
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup onion, minced
- 2 scallions, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup apple, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Gather all your ingredients. Ensure the garlic, onion, scallions, apple, and walnuts are all finely minced or chopped as specified.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the doenjang and gochujang. These form the base of your ssamjang.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the minced garlic, minced onion, and minced scallions to the bowl with the doenjang and gochujang.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour in the honey, sesame oil, and add the sesame seeds to the mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the minced apple and chopped walnuts to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Using a spoon or spatula, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined and form a cohesive paste. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Taste the ssamjang and adjust seasonings if desired. Some prefer it spicier, others sweeter. You can add a pinch more gochujang for heat or honey for sweetness. The ssamjang is now ready to be served immediately.
⏱️ 1 min