Arrange a smorgasbord of all the crunchy veggies you can get your hands on, because we know a spicy-funky-salty-sweet-creamy-crunchy dip that will keep you coming back for more. It’s called ssamjang—technically not a dip but a jang (or paste) that Koreans dollop in ssam (a wrap), specifically rice and grilled meat wrapped in crisp greens. This slightly chunky version is sweetened with agave syrup and tiny bites of apple.
Contents
Ingredients
- 1/3 c.doenjang (fermented Korean soybean paste)
- 1 tbsp.gochujang (fermented Korean chile paste)
- 1 tbsp.agave syrup
- 1 tbsp.plus 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp.toasted sesame seeds
- 1small apple (Honey Crisp, Gala, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2shishito peppers, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1clove garlic, minced
- 1scallion, thinly sliced
FOR SERVING
- Sliced cucumbers
- Radishes
- Endive
- Shishito peppers
- Sugar snap peas
- Red or yellow bell peppers
- Sesame crackers
- Rice crackers
Directions
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- Step 1
In a small bowl, stir together doenjang, gochujang, agave syrup, sesame oil, sesame seeds, apple, shishito peppers, garlic, and scallion until evenly combined.
- Step 2Serve with crudités and crackers.
- Step 1
