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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Maher Shahbaz
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. I can't wait to try it out.
Sneha Kurmi
[email protected]This is a great sauce. I used it to make some Korean tacos, and they were amazing. The sauce was the perfect complement to the tacos.
Nirmal Nepal
[email protected]I made this sauce for my family, and they all loved it. Even my kids, who are picky eaters, ate it all up. It's definitely a winner.
Omar Sanyang
[email protected]I've been looking for a good Korean barbecue sauce recipe for a while now, and I'm so glad I found this one. It's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for sharing!
Mercy Osaro
[email protected]This sauce is so easy to make, and it tastes like it came from a restaurant. I'm really impressed with how well it turned out.
GlitchBaconPlayz GliTch
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this sauce was surprisingly mild. It had just the right amount of heat, and it was perfectly balanced with the sweetness. I really enjoyed it.
VikiPlayz
[email protected]I made this sauce for a party I was hosting, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking me for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.
Shehzi Khan
[email protected]This is the best Korean barbecue sauce I've ever had. I've tried a lot of different recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make, and it tastes incredible. I highly recommend it.
Wayne Trought
[email protected]I love this sauce! It's so versatile. I've used it as a marinade for chicken, beef, and pork, and it's always delicious. I've also used it as a dipping sauce for dumplings and spring rolls. It's always a hit.
chris burke
[email protected]This Korean barbecue sauce is amazing! It's got the perfect balance of spicy and sweet, and it's so easy to make. I used it to marinate some chicken thighs, and they came out so juicy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.