Ssamjang (Korean dipping sauce: 쌈장)

gochujang

🥗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.

Start by adding 1/4 cup hot pepper paste to a bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon soy bean paste to the bowl.

Chop 1 green onion and add it to the mixture.

Mince 1 clove of garlic and add it to the bowl.

Chop an onion and add it to the mixture to reduce saltiness.

Add 2 teaspoons honey (or brown sugar) to the bowl.

Pour in 2 teaspoons sesame oil.

Sprinkle 2 teaspoons sesame seeds into the mixture.

Mix all the ingredients well until combined.

Taste the ssamjang to check for flavor.

Serve with lettuce, green chili pepper, garlic, celery sticks, carrot sticks, and cucumber sticks.

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