Best 3 Spicy Sweet Korean Barbecue Sauce Ssamjang Recipes

Are you craving something spicy, sweet, and savory? Look no further than spicy sweet Korean barbecue sauce ssamjang, a delectable sauce that will tantalize your taste buds and elevate your grilling experience to new heights. This versatile sauce is a staple in Korean cuisine, used as a marinade, dipping sauce, or even a spread for sandwiches. With its unique blend of gochujang (Korean chili paste), gochugaru (Korean chili powder), and a variety of sweet and aromatic ingredients, it adds a burst of flavor to any dish. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the ultimate recipe and tips for making the most delicious spicy sweet Korean barbecue sauce ssamjang at home.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SSAMJANG RECIPE

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Easy Ssamjang Recipe (Korean Dipping Sauce)

Provided by Sue | My Korean Kitchen

Categories Side dishes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup doenjang ((Korean soybean paste))
2 Tbsp gochujang ((Korean chili paste))
2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 Tbsp honey
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp minced garlic
10 g onion (, thinly sliced)
2 Tbsp walnuts ((or your choice of nuts and seeds) - this will add nuttier flavor and creamier texture.)
10 g apple (, cored and cut into small pieces)
green onion ((optional))
green chilies ((optional))
toasted sesame seeds ((optional))

Steps:

Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until the texture is smooth. It will takes about 1 min. Transfer the sauce into a serving bowl. Garnish with the green onion and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 429 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY-SWEET KOREAN BARBECUE SAUCE (SSAMJANG)

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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. 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

Ingredients

1/4 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.

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

KOREAN BBQ SAUCE

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I was trying to come up with a homemade BBQ sauce for my wife since she doesn't like traditional BBQ. This is what I came up with. You could add this sauce to any kind of pork ribs.

Provided by holmes416

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup soy sauce
¾ cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, rice wine vinegar, chile-garlic sauce, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper together in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
Whisk cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until the cornstarch dissolves; pour into boiling soy sauce mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the sauce is thick, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 3779.4 mg, Sugar 41.2 g

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
If you can't find gochujang, you can substitute Sriracha or another hot sauce.
To make the sauce spicier, add more gochujang or Sriracha.
To make the sauce sweeter, add more honey or brown sugar.
The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Serve the sauce with grilled meats, vegetables, or rice.

Conclusion:

This spicy sweet Korean barbecue sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are a fan of Korean cuisine or just looking for a new and exciting sauce to try, this spicy sweet Korean barbecue sauce is sure to please.