Savory–Spicy Sauce for Lettuce Wraps, BBQ, and Veggies
Ssamjang is the essential Korean dipping sauce for lettuce wraps (ssam). Thick, umami-rich, and gently spicy, it blends fermented soybean paste with gochujang, sesame, aromatics, and a touch of sweetness—perfect with grilled meats, rice, and crisp veggies.
Ssamjang (Korean Spicy Soybean Dipping Sauce)
Ssamjang is the essential Korean dipping sauce for lettuce wraps (ssam). Thick, umami-rich, and gently spicy, it blends fermented soybean paste with gochujang, sesame, aromatics,…
TypeCondiments
DifficultyEasy
CuisineKorean-inspired
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Instructions
Serving Ideas
- Classic with lettuce wraps (ssam): grilled pork/beef, rice, herbs
- As a dip for carrot sticks, cucumbers, perilla leaves, or tofu
- Spread on rice bowls, bibimbap, burgers, or grain bowls
Tips from @saucesanddips
- Balance to taste: more honey for sweet, more vinegar for tang, a dash of soy for umami.
- For gluten-free, use tamari and confirm paste labels.
- Keeps 1–2 weeks refrigerated; stir before serving (it thickens as it chills).
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