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Ssamjang (쌈장)

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The BBQ wrap paste — doenjang and gochujang's perfect middle.

Korean name
쌈장
Spice level
Mild
Flavor
savory · funky
Typically contains
soybean paste
Vegetarian / vegan
Sometimes — vegetable-forward, but anchovy broth, fish sauce or meat garnish is common. Ask first
Also written as
ssam jang, samjang, korean bbq dipping sauce, ssamjang paste

Spice and flavor are editorial assessments of the standard version — individual restaurants and recipes vary. Ingredient notes are typical, not guaranteed: always check with the restaurant for allergies or dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories142 kcal
Carbohydrate20.13 g
Protein6.5 g
Fat4.55 g
Sodium2335 mg

Per serving (~22.1ml): ≈31 kcal · sodium ≈516 mg (26% of the WHO daily guideline, 2,000 mg)

Per 100ml · total serving 22.10ml · Official data: National Integrated Food Nutritional Information Standard Data (Korea MFDS) (DB item: 쌈장, synced 2026-07-17). Values vary by recipe and portion.

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