How to make Ssamjang and ways to eat it

doenjang

🥗Healthier: miso

💰Cheaper: soybean paste

Miso can provide a similar umami flavor.

gochujang

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Sriracha offers a spicy kick with less complexity.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil can add richness with fewer calories.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder offers convenience without losing flavor.

Combine 2 tablespoons of doenjang and 1 tablespoon of gochujang in a bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise to the bowl.

Mix all the ingredients until smooth.

Add extra firm tofu crumbles to lighten the mixture, starting with about 2 tablespoons.

Add 1 tablespoon of chopped green chili pepper and chopped green onion to the mixture.

Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of sugar and 2 teaspoons of chopped garlic.

Taste the mixture and adjust saltiness by adding more tofu crumbles if needed.

Optionally, add maple syrup or green plum syrup for sweetness and tanginess.

Optionally, add dried garlic powder and dried onion powder for convenience.

Serve the ssamjang with perilla leaves, rice, grilled meats, and raw garlic, or with a plate of veggies like cucumbers and carrots.

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