Korean Ssamjang

Korean Ssamjang

The essential Korean BBQ dipping sauce: a rich, spicy, savory paste of fermented soybeans and chili paste. Use with grilled meat in lettuce wraps.

5 minutes
Makes 1 cup
Korea
🫙 Sauces & Condiments

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine doenjang and gochujang in a small bowl.

  2. 2

    Mix in sesame oil and honey until smooth.

  3. 3

    Stir in minced garlic and chopped scallions.

  4. 4

    Top with toasted sesame seeds.

  5. 5

    Serve as a dipping sauce or spread for Korean BBQ. Store in the fridge up to 2 weeks.