1/4 cup Doenjang (Korean fermented soy bean paste)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 green onions (minced)
1 green fresno pepper (can be subbed with jalapeno, if you can't find it)
2 Tbsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp Maesil Cheong (Korean green plum syrup) (can be subbed with maple syrup)
1-2 tsp Gochujang (Korean fermented chile paste, depending on spicy level)
1 tsp rice vinegar (white distilled vinegar or apple vinegar also works)
1 tsp sesame seeds
To serve:
jalapeno slices
(raw) garlic slices
black pepper
small drizzle sesame oil
Mix ingredients in one bowl.
Garnish with a drizzle of sesame oil, slices of raw garlic and jalapeno, and a few cranks of black pepper.
PRO TIPS:
Finely mince green onion, garlic, and chili pepper. The texture is a big part of the addictiveness of Ssamjang. Don’t make it overly chunky but mince finely into same-sized bits. I use a microplane to mince the garlic. For the green onion and chili pepper, I cut into half lengthwise then mince finely.
Garnish. Right before serving, add a drizzle of sesame oil, a few grinds of black pepper, and several slices of raw garlic and jalapeno. A classic Korean finishing touch!
HOW TO SERVE:
Serve in one communal bowl at the table with a spoon — people can serve themselves, as much as they like.
Or, serve in small, individual portions for each person. That way, people can dip and scoop as much as they like and not worry about double-dipping.
Make it a party and add some Korean sides:
Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl and mix well.
Transfer to a small serving dish or portion into 4 individual dishes. Garnish with an additional drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkling of sesame seeds. You can also add thin slices of raw garlic, jalapeno, and a few cranks of black pepper if desired.
Serve with Korean BBQ: lettuce wraps, green onions, grilled meat, and rice. Enjoy!
*Ssamjang keeps for a long time in the fridge, tightly covered. About 1-2 weeks. Make sure there’s no cross contamination.
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