Apple ssamjang, a Korean dipping sauce (Sagwa-ssamjang: 사과쌈장)

ssamjang

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + gochugaru

Miso provides a similar umami flavor, while soy sauce + gochugaru mimics the spice and depth of ssamjang.

Pre-wash the various types of lettuce including green leaf, red leaf, kale flowers, basil, Boston lettuce, red chicory, endive, and perilla leaves.

Measure out 1 tablespoon of hot pepper paste (gochujang) and set aside.

Measure out 1/4 cup of doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste) and set aside.

Select a Honeycrisp apple (or Royal Gala or Fuji) and chop it into small pieces.

Smash and chop 2 garlic cloves and add them to the mixing bowl.

Chop 2 green onions and add them to the mixing bowl with the garlic.

Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the mixture and mix well.

Add around 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds to the mixture and continue mixing until juicy.

Transfer the ssamjang mixture to a serving bowl.

Arrange the pre-washed lettuce and other vegetables in a visually appealing manner on a platter.

Serve the ssamjang alongside rice and the arranged vegetables for wrapping.

To eat, take a piece of lettuce, add rice, ssamjang, and any additional vegetables, then wrap and enjoy.

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