Ssamjang (Korean Dipping Paste)

Name: Ssamjang (Korean Dipping Paste)
Ingredients: 100 g Gochujang (Korean chili paste); 100 g Doenjang (fermented soybean paste); 2 tbsp Sesame oil; 2 tbsp Sesame seeds (toasted); 1–2 tbsp Honey or sugar; 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 tbsp Green onion (finely chopped)

A recipe from the Bmarchai Recipes collection.

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Nutrition (per serving)

90Calories

5 gProtein

10 gCarbs

4 gFat

4 gSugar

1200 mgSalt

Ingredients

100 g Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
100 g Doenjang (fermented soybean paste)
2 tbsp Sesame oil
2 tbsp Sesame seeds (toasted)
1–2 tbsp Honey or sugar
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
2 tbsp Green onion (finely chopped)

Method

In a bowl combine gochujang + doenjang → mix until smooth.
Add sesame oil, honey/sugar, minced garlic → stir well.
Fold in toasted sesame seeds + chopped green onion.
Taste & adjust: more honey for sweetness, more sesame oil for richness.
Transfer to small jar → refrigerate up to 1 month.
Serve at room temperature as dipping sauce for Korean BBQ (ssam), lettuce wraps, or veggies — thick, savory, spicy-sweet paste.