Korean · sauce/condiment
Ssamjang (쌈장)
Ssamjang (쌈장) reads umami 6.6, salinity 5.4 and sweetness 4.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Korean sauce/condiment, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.3 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.6 · Salinity 5.4 · Sweetness 4.7 · Allium 4.5 · Nutty 4.2 · Funk & Ferment 4.0 · Heat 3.7 · Richness 3.5 · Herbaceous 2.6 · Warm Spice 1.9 · Sourness 1.3 · Earthy 1.0 · Bitterness 0.7
What's in it (7)
- 4 tbsp doenjang soybean paste
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 scallions, minced
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Time & effort: about 15 min (10 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 91.1 kcal, 3.1 g protein, 5.5 g fat, 8.4 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Combine doenjang and gochujang in roughly a 2:1 ratio in a bowl.
- Stir in minced garlic, chopped scallions, sesame oil, and a pinch of sugar until well blended.
- Serve immediately as a dipping sauce or store refrigerated.
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