SPICY-SWEET KOREAN BARBECUE SAUCE (SSAMJANG)
Ssamjang, meaning "sauce for wraps" in Korean, has a wonderful combination of sweet, spicy and salty elements. It's like American barbecue sauce, which makes sense, as it's often used with grilled Korean specialties like bulgogi (marinated shaved beef), galbi (thinly sliced short ribs) and pork belly. Its main ingredient, doenjang, is a slow-fermented soybean paste that is similar to Japanese miso, providing the same rich umami flavor. Any Asian food market would stock multiple brands of doenjang; one of our favorite Korean cooking teachers, Emily Kim, a.k.a. Maangchi, advises simply, "Buy the most expensive one!"
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories condiments
Time 5m
Yield 1/3 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients, adjusting the amount of chile paste to taste. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 390, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 3852 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams
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Jeff Willscouth
[email protected]This sauce is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
Kazi Safiur
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Korean food, but I actually really liked this sauce.
Hollow15
[email protected]This sauce is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Nfajo Maxwell
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this sauce.
Zimkhitha Manciphu
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to add some Korean flavor to your meals.
Nyangoma Bbetty
[email protected]This sauce is really versatile. I've used it on chicken, beef, pork, and tofu and it's always delicious.
Wasil jemal
[email protected]I made this sauce for a party and everyone raved about it. I'll definitely be making it again.
TUHIN MIYA
[email protected]I'm allergic to sesame seeds, so I substituted sunflower seeds in this recipe and it turned out great.
Md Abul Fazal Zakir
[email protected]This sauce is the perfect dipping sauce for dumplings.
Humairah Ebrahim
[email protected]I've made this sauce several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Andy Yanez
[email protected]This sauce is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Dael Meneses
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out really runny. I think I might have added too much water.
Aden Bowman
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to add some flavor to grilled vegetables.
Edwin Ochieng
[email protected]I love that this sauce is made with all-natural ingredients. I feel good about feeding it to my family.
Syed Arsalan shah
[email protected]I used this sauce on chicken, beef, and tofu and it was delicious on everything.
Elal jan
[email protected]This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes just like the sauce from my favorite Korean restaurant.
Chaotic Neutral
[email protected]I'm not a fan of spicy food, but this sauce is actually really good. The sweetness and savoryness balance out the heat perfectly.
Brian Wanok
[email protected]I made this sauce for a Korean barbecue party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor.
Md Shepom
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory.