How to Make Authentic Ssamjang – The Ultimate Korean Dipping Sauce!

Name: How to Make Authentic Ssamjang – The Ultimate Korean Dipping Sauce!
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons doenjang (Korean soybean paste); 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste); ½ tablespoon minced garlic; 1-2 green onions; 1/4 onion; 1 hot chili pepper (optional); 10 chopped almonds (or other nuts, optional); 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 to 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon soybean powder (optional); 2 tablespoons rice syrup or honey; 2 tablespoons water

2 steps

Prep:5minCook:5min

Ssamjang is a must-have in Korean cuisine! It’s a rich and flavorful sauce made with doenjang (fermented soybean paste) and gochujang (red chili paste), mixed with garlic, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. It’s most commonly enjoyed with grilled meat, rice, and fresh vegetables wrapped in lettuce—but it’s not just for BBQ! You can also use it as a dip for veggies or as a seasoning in various dishes. Making it at home lets you customize the flavors and enjoy it fresh.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:01:04 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories61.1 kcal (3%)

Total Fat3.1 g (4%)

Carbs7.4 g (3%)

Sugars3.6 g (4%)

Protein1.4 g (3%)

Sodium313.3 mg (16%)

Fiber0.7 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

3 tablespoonsdoenjang

Korean soybean paste

1 tablespoongochujang

korean chili paste

½ tablespoonminced garlic

0.25onion

or other nuts, optional

2 tablespoonssesame seeds

1 tablespoonssesame oil

1 tablespoonsoybean powder

optional

2 tablespoonsrice syrup

or honey

2 tablespoonswater

Instructions

Step 1

Step 1: Finely mince 2 cloves of garlic. Thinly slice 1-2 green onions and finely chop ¼ onion. If you like spice, chop 1 hot chili pepper (optional). Finely chop 10 almonds or other nuts.

Step 2

Step 2: In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons doenjang and 1 tablespoon gochujang, ½ tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped green onion, 1 tablespoon chopped onion, 1 tablespoon chopped chili peppers (optional), 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon soybean powder (optional), 2 tablespoons rice syrup or honey, and 2 tablespoons water. Mix Well & Enjoy!