Korean Ssamjang Pasta Recipe | Inspired by Edward Lee’s Netflix Culinary Class Wars 에드워드리 흑백요리사

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🥗Healthier: red pepper flakes

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Red pepper flakes offer a similar heat without the fermented flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while maintaining similar taste.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a lighter flavor and is more versatile.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

Chop the onion to the size of a pinky nail.

Smash garlic to add later.

Stir-fry the onions and garlic until the moisture evaporates.

Use 500g of mixed beef and pork, or just one type of meat if preferred.

Season the meat lightly with salt.

Add 200g of soybean paste and soy sauce to enhance flavor; adjust saltiness to taste.

Add peanut butter to soften the flavor and add nuttiness; adjust to preference.

Add chili paste for spice.

Add scallion or spring onion for extra flavor.

Store the sauce in a glass jar for longevity and hygiene.

Label the jar with the date made for better food management.

Cut eggplant into large pieces and stir-fry in a wok with salt.

Pour water over the eggplant and cover with a lid; set aside after cooking.

Simmer the sauce lightly before combining it with eggplant.

Continue cooking with scallion and pepper until ready.

Chop onion and sauté with broccoli in butter and thyme.

Pour water and boil until broccoli and onions are cooked; season with salt and pepper.

Blend the mixture after boiling; add flour to adjust density if needed.

Slice white mushrooms and crush garlic for the pasta.

Infuse oil with garlic and sauté mushrooms, adding salt to enhance flavor.

Continue sautéing until moisture evaporates and umami develops.

Add 80 to 100g of samjang to the mushrooms and mix well.

Add white wine to balance the flavor with acidity and sweetness.

Toast spaghetti in a deep iron pan with pasta water and milk; add scallion or spring onions.

Serve the pasta on a plate along with broccoli soup.

Equipment Needed

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