Korean•quick
Ssamjang (Korean spicy dipping sauce)
Ssamjang is a condiment used to add the final flavor punch to the Korean Ssam or lettuce wrap. Korean ssam usually contains rice, a kind of protein(bulgogi, grilled pork belly, kkongchi jorim and more) wrapped in lettuce or any vegetable leaf that is big enough to make a wrap.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 Tbsp Korean soybean paste ((된장 Doenjang))
- 1 Tbsp Korean chili bean paste ((고추장 Gochujang))
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp extra firm tofu (crumbled, squeezed)
- 2 tsp garlic (chopped)
- 2 tsp green onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp fresh green chili peppers (chopped (korean putgochu or jalapeno))
- 1 tsp onion powder (or 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh onion)
- 1 tsp roasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup (or corn syrup)
- 1 tsp green plum syrup (or 1/2 tsp sugar)
- 2 Tbsp Korean soybean paste ((된장 Doenjang))
- 1 Tbsp Korean chili bean paste ((고추장 Gochujang))
- 1 Tbs mayonnaise
- 2 tsp green onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic (chopped (garlic powder is OK))
- 1 tsp roasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh green chili peppers (chopped)
Instructions
- 1
If adding tofu, squeeze out excess liquid from tofu with your hands or by using cheesecloth. You don't need to remove liquid completely but just lightly enough so that it's not dripping liquid.
- 2
Chop green onions, garlic, chili peppers.
- 3
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, taste and adjust by adding more tofu if too salty.