Sesame Oil Dip
This essential Korean Ssamjang is a savoury, spicy, and perfectly balanced dipping sauce that elevates any Korean barbecue experience. Combining the deep umami of soybean and chilli pastes with aromatic garlic, nutty sesame oil, and a touch of sweetness, this rich dip pairs beautifully with grilled meats and crisp, fresh vegetables. It is the ultimate must-have condiment that transforms simple ingredients into an amazing, authentic meal.
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Cooking Instructions
Cooking: 0 minutes
Notes:
The Korean spicy chilli pepper (cheongyang gochu) adds an authentic heat, but if unavailable, a standard jalapeño makes an excellent substitute that keeps the flavour profile bright.
Plum juice is an optional ingredient that adds a unique, fruity complexity; if you cannot find it at your local Korean market, you can simply skip it without compromising the core quality of the sauce.
Ensure the garlic is finely minced so it integrates seamlessly into the pastes, allowing the flavours to marry perfectly without any overpowering chunks.
The sauce can be prepared and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, making it a convenient, flavour-packed addition to have ready for your next barbecue.
Prep Aromatics
Finely chop the green onions and slice the fresh chilli pepper into small pieces, ensuring they are prepared for easy integration into the sauce.
Combine Bases
Add the soybean paste, chilli paste, and red chilli flakes into a mixing bowl, ensuring the base flavours are ready to be blended.
Season
Add the minced garlic, sesame oil, corn syrup, optional plum juice, chopped green onions, and fresh chilli pieces into the bowl with the pastes.
Mix and Finish
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top and whisk or stir all ingredients vigorously until the mixture is completely combined and uniform in texture.
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Ingredients
| Soybean Paste | 2 tbsp |
| Korean Chili Paste | 2 tbsp |
| Red Chilli Flakes | ½ tbsp |
| Garlic | 1 tbsp |
| Sesame Oil | 1 tbsp |
| Corn Syrup | 1 tbsp |
| Plum Juice | 1 tbsp |
| Green Onion | 1 stalk |
| Chilli Pepper | 1 |
| Sesame Seeds | ½ tbsp |
