Condiment
Ssamjang
쌈장
Also called Korean wrap sauce
What it is
A thick wrap paste — usually doenjang plus gochujang, sesame, garlic and a little sweet.
Origin
Korea.
Flavour
Salty, chilli-sweet, sesame, garlic.
How to use it
A smear on lettuce or perilla with grilled meat. Mix your own if the tub tastes flat.
Storage
Fridge after opening.
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What is Ssamjang?
A thick wrap paste — usually doenjang plus gochujang, sesame, garlic and a little sweet.
How do I use Ssamjang?
A smear on lettuce or perilla with grilled meat. Mix your own if the tub tastes flat.
How do I store Ssamjang?
Fridge after opening.
What does it taste like?
Salty, chilli-sweet, sesame, garlic.
What allergens should I watch?
Soy, Sesame, Wheat. Check the packet in your kitchen.
What can replace Ssamjang?
doenjang + gochujang + sesame oil (high for ssam, grilled meat). Mix 2 parts doenjang, 1 part gochujang, a little sesame oil and minced garlic. That is how a lot of tubs are built.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Allergens: Soy, Sesame, Wheat
Heat: Medium heat
Recipes using it
Galbi
갈비
Soy-sesame marinated beef short ribs, grilled until the bones get sticky and the edges char.
2 hr 40 minMediumNo chilli
Samgyeopsal
삼겹살
Thick pork belly grilled at the table, wrapped in lettuce with ssamjang, garlic and a bit of rice.
40 minEasyNo chilli
Bossam
보쌈
Pork belly simmered until it slices like a cold cut, wrapped in leaves with radish salad and ssamjang.
1 hr 40 minMediumNo chilli