Ssamjang Recipe

5 from 6 votes

Easy Ssamjang Recipe (Korean Dipping Sauce)

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Side dishes

Cuisine: Korean

Keyword: korean dipping sauce, ssamjang

Servings:

Calories: 103kcal

Author: Sue | My Korean Kitchen

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

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.

* 1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 cup = 250ml

** If you want to learn more about Korean ingredients, check my essential Korean grocery ingredients!

*** When adding sesame oil and/or nuts, be sure to use the fresh ones. Old ones can be rancid and spoil the taste of ssamjang.

**** Be sure to check out alternative ingredients options from the post above.