Ssamjang (쌈장) – Lettuce Wrap Sauce

Ssamjang (Korean Lettuce Wrap Sauce)

Ssamjang is a condiment used to add the final flavor punch to the Korean Ssam or lettuce wrap. Korean ssam usually contains rice, a kind of protein(bulgogi, grilled pork belly, kkongchi jorim and more) wrapped in lettuce or any vegetable leaf that is big enough to make a wrap. And ssamjang which is made from a mix of fermented soybean paste and gochujang is what really makes the ssam taste great.

Directions

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.

Ssamjang ingredients

Ssamjang mixed

Ssamjang (condiment for Korean lettuce wrap)

Ssamjang is a condiment used to add the final flavor punch to the Korean Ssam or lettuce wrap. Korean ssam usually contains rice, a kind of protein(bulgogi, grilled pork belly, kkongchi jorim and more) wrapped in lettuce or any vegetable leaf that is big enough to make a wrap.

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Course: seasoning

Cuisine: Korean

Keyword: bbq, doenjang, gochujang, sauce

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 67kcal

Author: JinJoo Lee

Ingredients

• 2 T Korean soybean paste (된장 Dwenjang)
• 1 T Korean chili bean paste (고추장 Gochujang)
• 1 tsp fresh chopped garlic (garlic powder is OK)
• 1 T fresh chopped green onion
• 1 T roasted sesame seeds
• 1 T mayonnaise (this is to lessen the saltiness and also add a creamier taste but is not a traditional ingredient. you can also add some crushed up firm tofu instead if you want a more lighter taste)
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

• Mix all of the above ingredients together in a bowl.

Notes

Ssamjang can be stored in the refrigerator for weeks due to the high salt content of the bean pastes. And since usually only a small amount is consumed each time, store the remaining sauce and use it later.
Other ideas – just cut up some fresh carrots, cucumbers and even green chili peppers and serve with ssamjang. It can be a great side dish to any meat dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 26mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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Ssamjang can be stored in the refrigerator for weeks due to the high salt content of the bean pastes. And since usually only a small amount is consumed each time, store the remaining sauce and use it later.

Other ideas – just cut up some fresh carrots, cucumbers and even green chili peppers and serve with ssamjang. It can be a great side dish to any meat dish.