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Miso-Gochujang Umami Sauce

Makes 3/4 cup

10 minutes

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Korean ssamjang, a salty, spicy condiment used with foods that often are wrapped in lettuce for eating, inspired this umami-packed no-cook sauce. It gets its rich, spicy-sweet flavor from a combination of white miso and gochujang—two high-impact ingredients we always keep on hand—plus toasted sesame oil. Scallions and garlic add allium pungency. Serve with grilled or roasted meat, poultry or seafood, or even on runny-yolked fried eggs on top of a bowl of rice.

Makes

3/4 cup

10 minutes

Ingredients

Reviews
Lisa S.
May 5, 2025
Can’t think of anything this wouldn’t be delicious on
Very easy and packed with flavor. Turned my boring steak tips with veggies and rice into a bit of a gourmet meal.

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