Ssamjang (Korean Dipping Paste)
A savory, slightly sweet Korean dipping paste combining doenjang and gochujang, used for lettuce wraps filled with grilled meat or tofu, raw vegetables, and rice.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste)
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp honey or maple syrup (for vegan)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
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1
In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste) and 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste). Mix well with a spoon until uniform.
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2
Stir in 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, 2 cloves minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp honey or maple syrup (for vegan), and 2 thinly sliced green onion.
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Sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately alongside lettuce leaves, sliced vegetables, or grilled items for wrapping.
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4
Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.