SPICY-SWEET KOREAN BARBECUE SAUCE (SSAMJANG) RECIPE

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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

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup fermented soybean paste (doenjang)
1 to 2 teaspoons Korean red chile paste (gochujang)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 scallion, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar or honey
2 teaspoons roasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

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.

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