Ssamjang

Korean Condiment (paste)

Ssamjang

쌈장 (Korean)

Also called Korean dipping paste · Wrap sauce

Savoury and mildly spicy with sesame nuttiness and a little sweetness; made to be eaten raw.

What it is

The ready-made blend of doenjang, gochujang, sesame oil, garlic and sweetness served with Korean barbecue.

How it tastes

Savoury and mildly spicy with sesame nuttiness and a little sweetness; made to be eaten raw.

  • Savoury/Umami
  • Spicy-Heat
  • Sweet

How to use it

Dab onto a lettuce or perilla leaf with grilled meat and rice for ssam; use as a dip for raw vegetables; stir into fried rice.

  • Dipping/Condiment
  • Finishing

Where it comes from

Ssam, wrapping food in leaves, is an ancient Korean habit, and ssamjang is its condiment. Every family and restaurant has a version; jarred ssamjang is the shortcut to the table.

Tasted and scored by us · the same axes as every product page How it tastes · four axes

Sweet
Sugar, sesame
Heat
Mild
Salt
Doenjang base
Sour
Light

Salt is a formulation property; on a raw ingredient it is read from the ingredient itself.

What it is made from

Across cuisines · not a substitute

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