Ssamjang (쌈장)
Ssamjang (쌈장)
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon onion, minced
- 1 scallion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon gochujang, fermented Korean chili paste
- 3 tablespoons doenjang, fermented soybean paste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil, for mixing
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, for mixing, plus additional for garnish
For Garnish
- 2 scallions, chopped, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, for drizzling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a small mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, minced onion, and chopped scallion.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the gochujang (fermented Korean chili paste) and doenjang (fermented soybean paste) to the bowl with the aromatics.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Pour in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1/2 teaspoon of soy sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Thoroughly mix all the ingredients in the bowl until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Taste the ssamjang and adjust seasonings as desired. You may add a tiny bit more soy sauce or sesame oil if preferred.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of sesame seeds and mix again to incorporate.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Transfer the ssamjang to a small serving bowl. Garnish with a few chopped scallions, additional sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sesame oil on top, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Ssamjang (쌈장)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon onion, minced
- 1 scallion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon gochujang, fermented Korean chili paste
- 3 tablespoons doenjang, fermented soybean paste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil, for mixing
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, for mixing, plus additional for garnish
For Garnish
- 2 scallions, chopped, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, for drizzling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a small mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, minced onion, and chopped scallion.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the gochujang (fermented Korean chili paste) and doenjang (fermented soybean paste) to the bowl with the aromatics.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Pour in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1/2 teaspoon of soy sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Thoroughly mix all the ingredients in the bowl until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Taste the ssamjang and adjust seasonings as desired. You may add a tiny bit more soy sauce or sesame oil if preferred.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of sesame seeds and mix again to incorporate.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Transfer the ssamjang to a small serving bowl. Garnish with a few chopped scallions, additional sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sesame oil on top, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min