We hope you enjoy this mild Ssamjang to add flavor to all your meals. Be sure to add only a small amount to start off since it is pretty salty, then you can add more if you want more flavor. If you are making noodles or fried rice, add a couple tablespoons of this Ssamjang to give your meal a bit of a kick. You could also make lettuce wraps and add a small dollop of the paste in the lettuce wrap with some meat and chopped carrots. When using the paste, you can simply put some on a plate and dip some veggies like carrots, cucumbers, or lettuce and eat it this way. You can store this paste on your pantry shelves until you open it, after which it should be kept in the refrigerator. You can choose to keep the plastic seal partially attached to the lid to seal in freshness after every use. This should not be eaten but can be promptly discarded after opening. Upon opening the Ssamjang paste, you will find a small oxygen absorbing pack stuck to the top of the seal. This is a low-fat food and doesn’t contain much sugar either (2% daily value per serving). Each serving contains only 10 calories and 7% of your daily value of sodium. Serving size is 1 tsp and there are about 83 servings per container. This is normal and does not affect nutritional value nor the shelf life, which is about one year from the date of manufacturing. The rich flavor of this Ssamjang can be smoothed out by adding a small amount of water to a portion of the paste, if you prefer a milder taste.Īfter opening the Ssamjang paste, please note that with time, the coloring of this thick paste can darken. Its texture is a bit chunky, with bits of finely chopped onions and peppers that make for a satisfying crunch. This particular soybean paste also combines garlic, onions, leeks, and ginger for a unique taste. You don’t need to cook with it and can use it as-is. Some choose to use it in their soups and noodles. It also accompanies bulgogi, galbi, and pork belly. This paste is often used as a dipping sauce for veggies and as a compliment for Korean barbeque. The name Ssamjang comes from Ssam meaning “wrapped” and jang meaning “paste.” Putting these words together means “wrapping paste,” because of its popular usage in lettuce wraps.
This Ssamjang has a mild spicy level, nothing too hot. It has an incredible flavor - a blend of sweet, salty, and spice. This great-tasting paste makes for a wonderful complement to veggies and a great addition for soups. Since its main ingredient is doenjang, it has a rich umami flavor. Ssamjang is a popular Korean soybean paste that consists of a flavorful blend of doenjang, gochujang, fine peppers, onions, sesame seeds, and sesame oil.
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