Golden Ratio! Delicious Ssamjang Made at Home
♥ Ssamjang Recipe for Success ♥
Homemade Ssamjang! It boasts a deep flavor and aroma that rivals store-bought versions. You can whip it up with simple ingredients, and it’s so delicious you could eat it just with rice. Paired with fresh vegetables for ssam (lettuce wraps), it’s pure bliss! Give this recipe a try, you won’t regret it!♥
Basic Ingredients
- Cooking oil, as needed
- Doenjang (Korean soybean paste) 3 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 2 Tbsp
- Sesame oil, a little
- 1 bunch Green onions
- 3 stalks Celery
- 2 Cheongyang peppers (spicy Korean peppers)
- Sugar 2 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the vegetables that will add flavor to our ssamjang. Wash the celery thoroughly and mince it finely for a pleasant texture. Remove the seeds from the Cheongyang peppers and chop them finely as well. Finely chop the green onions, using both the white and green parts. The finer the vegetables are chopped, the smoother the ssamjang will be.
Step 2
Now, let’s begin the stir-frying process. Heat a pan over medium-low heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Add the doenjang and stir to break up any clumps while frying. Once the doenjang is lightly fried, add the chopped green onions, celery, and Cheongyang peppers. Stir-fry them together until the vegetables soften and release their fragrant aroma. This step helps the sweetness of the vegetables and the savory flavor of the doenjang meld harmoniously.
Step 3
Once the vegetables and doenjang are somewhat cooked, add the sugar to balance the flavors and gochugaru for a hint of spiciness. Continue to stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes, ensuring the ingredients don’t burn. The spiciness of the gochugaru and the sweetness of the sugar will blend with the doenjang to create a richer taste.
Step 4
Finally, drizzle in a little sesame oil for a nutty aroma. After adding the sesame oil, stir everything together gently one more time to combine. Your delicious homemade ssamjang is complete! Serve it over warm rice or enjoy it with fresh leafy greens for ssam. Make your meals more satisfying with this healthy and flavorful homemade ssamjang!♥