Korean BBQ is a staple in my house- my kids love it too! Go to your local Asian supermarket or Costco and pick up the shabby shabu or hot pot thinly sliced pork or beef. If you have an Hmart near you, the thinly sliced pork belly is amazing for this too. Just wash some romaine lettuce with the meat and put a tiny dab of the sauce- a little goes a long way. I like to add a little sugar or honey to my sauce because we like things a little sweet. Have tried this in tofu soybean paste stew yet, but that is in my to do list next! 

Ssamjang is a Korean sauce that fuses the spice of Gochujang with the savor of Doenjang (soybean paste). You normally see it at Korean BBQ places. This ssamjang is made of carefully chosen ingredients without refined sugar.

Since opening in Seoul’s Sindang-dong neighborhood in 1965, “Choicest Meal” has been cherished nationwide for its authentic gochujang and doenjang, made with the loving touch of a grandmother’s recipe. Even when Korea was poor and rice was scarce, she insisted on using only the best ingredients and continued to use rice in her jang making, believing that quality is everything. Inspired by her dedication, Choicest Meal still continues to craft excellent sauces with carefully selected Korean ingredients. Today, the company is expanding its offerings to include low-sugar sauces and innovative twists on traditional Korean condiments, bringing even more flavor to your table.

We happily introduce Choicest Meal’s Less-Sweet Ssamjang, made with the same love and attention to detail that made our Sindang-dong grandmother’s recipes so beloved. It starts with traditional Korean doenjang, made from locally grown soybeans, and blends it with the popular no-sweet Thank-You Gochujang in just the right balance. The deep, savory flavor is enhanced by minced garlic, shiitake mushroom powder, and sesame oil, and the producer used allulose—a naturally occurring low-calorie sweetener—instead of sugar for a gentle hint of sweetness.

Crafted with carefully chosen ingredients and lower in sweetness, this ssamjang is a perfect match for a variety of dishes. Try it with tuna, onions, and more for a satisfying, flavorful twist.

• Ingredients: Doenjang (soybean paste) 41.6% made of Korean soybeans, Korean salt, and purified water, Allulose, Thank-You Gochujang 12.5% made of Korean red chili powder, Korean soy sauce, chopped garlic, shiitake mushroom powder, sesame oil