SSAMJANG (KOREAN DIPPING SAUCE)
About ⅓ cup
This salty sauce is usually served with ssam (green leafy vegetables, such as lettuce and shiso, wrapped around a filling, often meat). If you prefer a sweeter ssamjang, add honey to taste. The yield of this recipe is small, but remember: A little goes a long way (you can also thin it out with a little water or additional vinegar).
Stir together in a medium bowl:
- ¼ cup doenjang
- 1 ½ tablespoons gochujang
- 1 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated on a rasp grater
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. Sprinkle on top:
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds