Ssamjang Dipping Paste
Inspired by techniques from NYT Cooking.
Doenjang and gochujang stirred with garlic, spring onion, honey and sesame oil, finished with sesame seeds.
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Method
- 1
Mix. Stir the doenjang, gochujang, garlic, spring onion, honey and sesame oil together until evenly blended.
- 2
Taste. Add a little more gochujang if you want more heat.
- 3
Finish. Scatter the sesame seeds over the top.
- 4
Serve. Dab onto grilled beef and wrap in crisp lettuce leaves.
Storage
Keep covered in the fridge for up to 1 week. Cool leftovers in a shallow container and refrigerate within 2 hours (within 1 hour on a day above 32°C).
EU nutrition claims
- Source of protein: 3.3 g protein per 100 kcal, about 13% of energy (needs ≥ 12%)
Per serving, from the nutrition table. Condition from the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide
Free sugars
1.3 g per serving
2.6 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 5.2 % of the ideal 25 g
Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO
Equipment
- grater
- small bowl
- spoon
Nutrition per serving (estimated values)
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.7 g |
| of which sugars | 2 g |
| of which free sugars | 1.3 g |
| Fat | 2.4 g |
| of which saturates | 0.4 g |
| Fibre | 0.7 g |
| Salt | 1.04 g |
Protein per 100 kcal
3.3 g High Protein needs ≥ 5 g (20% of energy)
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values
