Doctored Ssamjang (Korean Wrap Sauce)

store-bought ssamjang blended with fresh garlic, scallion, and sesame

Makes 125 g · 47 kcal per serving

Ingredients

• 100 g ssamjang
• 4 g garlic
• 8 g scallion
• 3 g sesame seeds
• 5 g sesame oil
• 5 g honey

Method

1. Stir the ssamjang with the garlic, scallion, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and honey until smooth. Let it sit 10 min so the raw garlic softens. Serve as a dab on lettuce wraps and grilled meat, or as a dip for raw vegetables.
2. Add-ins: Loosen with water for a scoopable dipping sauce, or water plus rice vinegar for a pourable vinaigrette. Fold in mayo for ssamjang mayo, starting about 1:1.