Ssamjang (Korean spicy dipping sauce)

I am introducing Ssamjang to you today, a kind of Korean dipping sauce. I've posted ssamjang recipes in the past, always as a side dish for things like grilled beef (soegogi gui) and grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal gui), but the ratio can vary depending on your personal preference and mood. This...

Kimchi and Honey Dipping Sauce

If you've never heard of kimchi paste, you're not alone. It's a simple combination of red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger, sugar, lime juice, water, salt, and fish sauce, but the easiest way to get it is to buy it at Korean grocers and Asian specialty markets, where it's often labeled as "kimchi base." It's punchy and sharp, tangy, and incredibly invigorating. To turn it into a dip for dumplings, we temper it with honey, sesame seeds, and melted butter to create a smooth sauce that's intensely swe...

Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce

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Ssamjang (Korean Barbecue Dipping Sauce)

Korean ssamjang combines the savory funk of doenjang with the sweet heat of gochujang for the perfect grilled meat condiment.

Braised Chicken with Black Bean Sauce

A Cantonese classic: chicken simmered in black bean sauce, with fermented black beans with loads of minced garlic. The beans and the garlic are a snappy pairing, and there is enough sauce in the pot to spoon on top of rice or noodles for a one-dish meal.

Hoisin Sauce

This simple homemade version of the Chinese staple is a delicious sauce and glaze in its own right, as well as an essential ingredient in countless dishes.

Apple ssamjang dipping sauce (사과쌈장)

Today's recipe is a variation on dipping sauce (ssamjang: 쌈장), using a small apple instead of sugar. You wouldn't believe how excited I was when I developed this easy and simple recipe! Around that time I was also starting to write my cookbook, and this apple ssamjang quickly became my regular...

Pork Ribs with Black Bean Sauce

Pork ribs with black bean sauce is a Chinese comfort food recipe, perfect as a one-plate meal. Prep the ribs beforehand, and make this dish in minutes!

La Doubanjiang (Spicy Bean Sauce)

Spicy Bean Sauce, or la doubanjiang, (辣豆瓣酱) is a paste made from fermented soybeans, broad beans, and chilies, and a key ingredient in Sichuan cooking.

Tofu with Black Bean Sauce

Tofu with Black Bean Sauce is one of my go-to dishes for vegetarian/vegan guests, or for the occasional meatless Monday. Trust me, you won't miss the meat.