Spoon Simple
Ssamjang
Savory Korean wrap sauce with doenjang, gochujang, and sesame. Essential for bossam, lettuce wraps, and grilled pork belly.
Prep 10 min
Cook 0 min
Total 10 min
Serves 8
Side·Korean·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Mix the ssamjang
- 3 tbsp doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 scallion (finely sliced)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Combine
Stir together doenjang, gochujang, sesame oil, honey, garlic, scallion, sesame seeds, and vinegar until smooth.
- 2
Serve
Use as a dip for lettuce wraps with grilled pork, bossam, or raw garlic and chili. Keeps refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition per serving: 45 cal · 2g protein · 5g carbs · 2g fat · 1g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
