Gourmet Ssamjang for Samgyeopsal at Home
Homemade Ssamjang Recipe to Elevate Your Pork Belly Experience
I’ve created a special ssamjang recipe to make your home-cooked samgyeopsal (Korean grilled pork belly) even more delicious. This ssamjang, made with the secret ingredient of onion, will truly enhance the flavor of your pork belly! Let’s make it together!
Ingredients- 1 Tbsp Doenjang (fermented soybean paste)
- 1 Tbsp Gochujang (red chili paste)
- 1.5 Tbsp Honey
- 0.5 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 0.5 Onion, finely minced
- 0.5 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Perilla Oil (Deulgireum)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of doenjang and 1 tablespoon of gochujang in a 1:1 ratio. The balance between these two base pastes is key to the ssamjang’s flavor.
Step 2
Next, add 0.5 tablespoon of minced garlic for aroma, 1.5 tablespoons of honey for sweetness, and the finely minced portion of 0.5 onion for a refreshing crunch and subtle sweetness. Prepare to mix all these ingredients.
Step 3
Finally, stir in 0.5 tablespoon of sesame seeds for a nutty flavor and 1 tablespoon of perilla oil for its smooth, rich aroma, mixing everything thoroughly until well combined. Transfer the finished ssamjang to a beautiful serving dish to complete a delightful meal alongside your samgyeopsal.
