Ssamjang—Korean Red Soy Paste
Ssamjang / Photo Credit: Youngjin.com via Kukinews
As salsa is to tacos and mayo sauce to sandwich wraps, ssamjang is an essential element in the Korean equivalent, ssam, a vegetable leaf wrap containing rice, vegetables, and protein. Ssamjang, Korean red soy paste adds a salty, sweet, and even a touch of spicy flavor to ssam, in addition to the rich umami flavor of fermented soy beans.
Ssamjang Recipe from PBS Cathlyn’s Korean Kitchen
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp doenjang
- 1 tbsp gochujang chilli paste
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
- 3 oz silken or soft tofu
- 1 tbsp chopped green onion
- 1 tbsp red pepper
Directions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
- Pour the contents in a small sauce pan or Korean clay pot and cook in medium low heat
- Stir with a wooden spoon
- Cover the lid and let it simmer in low heat for 15 minutes
- Garnish with chopped green onions and chilli
- Serve with steamed rice and a side of leafy green
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