HOW TO MAKE SSAMJANG RECIPE

Easy Ssamjang Recipe (Korean Dipping Sauce)

Cuisine: Korean

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 103kcal

Ingredients

Main

• 1/4 cup doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
• 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 Tbsp honey
• 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 10 g onion, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp walnuts (or your choice of nuts and seeds) – this will add nuttier flavor and creamier texture.
• 10 g apple, cored and cut into small pieces

Garnish

• green onion (optional)
• green chilies (optional)
• toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until the texture is smooth. It will take about 1 min. Transfer the sauce into a serving bowl. Garnish with the green onion and sesame seeds.

Notes

* 1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 cup = 250ml

** If you want to learn more about Korean ingredients, check my essential Korean grocery ingredients!

*** When adding sesame oil and/or nuts, be sure to use the fresh ones. Old ones can be rancid and spoil the taste of ssamjang.

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