Ssamjang (Korean: 쌈장) is a thick, spicy paste used with food wrapped in a leaf in Korean cuisine. The sauce is made of doenjang, gochujang, sesame oil, onion, garlic, green onions, and optionally brown sugar.
It is a thick, umami flavored, and spicy paste used as a dipping sauce when you make a wrap of grilled BBQ on a lettuce, perilla or steamed cabbage leaf.
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| Brand | Sunchang |
| Features | There are plenty of seasonings such as sesame seeds, garlic, onions, and green onions. |
| Raw Materials | Doenjang 52% {soybeans (foreign products), wheat flour (wheat: US, Australia), refined salt, seeds}, starch syrup, purified water, red pepper seasoning (Chinese), roasted soybean flour {soybeans: foreign (US, China, Canada)}, etc. |
| Storage & Precautions | Store in a cool, dry place, and refrigerate after opening. |
| Shelf Life | 12 months |
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| Manufacturer | Daesang Co., Ltd. |
| Country of Origin | Korea |
| Trader | Darumaya, Eat's Cheap Samgyupsal, New Hatchin, Kagra Mart |
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Sunchang is a county in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. It is located in a mountainous region of the province. Sunchang's claim to fame is its red pepper paste, or gochujang, which is supposed to be distinct from other recipes. The governor of the county puts his personal seal of approval on it to make it authentic Sunchang Gochujang. Source
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