- Ssamjang
Infobox Korean name
caption=A container of commercially produced "ssamjang"
hangul=쌈장
hanja=linktext|쌈|醬
rr=ssamjang
mr=?"Ssamjang" is a thick, spicy paste used in
Korean cuisine , where it complements meat dishes such as "galbi " and "samgyeopsal ". The sauce is made of "doenjang " and "gochujang ", as well assesame oil ,onion ,garlic , andscallion s.The name derives from the words "jang" (meaning "paste" or "thick sauce") and "
ssam " (meaning "food wrapped in a leaf"), hence "sauce for food wrapped in a leaf." [Although leaf lettuce is the most typical wrapping for "ssam", other leaves, such asperilla leaves, may also be used. "Galbi " is the most common form of "ssam", but rice may also be wrapped in such a manner.]References
ee also
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Fermented bean paste
*Korean cuisine
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