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Summary
파전양념장 (Pajeon Yangnyeom Jang) – Bright, Tangy, and Perfectly Balanced Dipping Sauce for Korean Vegetable Pancakes
This Korean-style dipping sauce (Pajeon Yangnyeom Jang) is the essential companion to vegetable pajeon. It’s savory, tangy, slightly spicy, and just sweet enough to round everything out. Mix, pour, dip, repeat.
Korean Pancake Dipping Sauce – Pajeon Yangnyeom Jang (파전양념장)
4
servings5
minutes0
minutes12
kcal5
minutesThis Korean-style dipping sauce (Pajeon Yangnyeom Jang) is the essential companion to vegetable pajeon. It’s savory, tangy, slightly spicy, and just sweet enough to round everything out. Mix, pour, dip, repeat.
Ingredients
22 g 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
15 g 1 tbsp rice vinegar
21 g 1 1/2 tbsp allulose syrup or 15 g 1 tbsp sugar
5 g 1/4 tsp sambal oelek
1 g 1/4 tsp toasted sesame oil
3 g 1/4 of 1 green onion, finely sliced
1 g 1/4 tsp sesame seeds
15 g 1 tbsp water
Directions
Before We Start
Sambal: Optional but we highly recommend sambal (chili garlic sauce) for depth.
Using Sugar Instead of Allulose: We love using allulose, since it is a natural alternative to sugar that doesn’t spike your glucose. You can substitute it with sugar by reducing the amount by roughly 1/3. So if you are needing 1 tsp of allulose, use just 2/3 tsp of sugar instead.
Storage: Keeps in the fridge for 3–4 days. Stir before using again and don’t add green onion or sesame seeds until ready to use.Combine all ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sweetener, sambal, sesame oil, green onion, sesame seeds, and water.
Stir and serve
Whisk gently until well combined. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve with hot, crispy veggie pajeon or any savory snack.
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Additional Details About This Recipe
Can I make this less salty?
Yes, use a low-sodium soy sauce and increase water slightly if needed.
Can I substitute sambal?
Note that Sambal may also be called Garlic Chili Paste when you are trying to find it. Yes, gochujang, sriracha, or red pepper flakes will work in a pinch.
What if I don’t have allulose?
Granulated sugar or rice syrup are great substitutes. Adjust to taste.
Does this work as a marinade?
Definitely! It’s great with tofu or mushrooms before pan-frying.
Is this traditionally Korean?
It’s a flexible take on pajeon yangnyeom jang (파전양념장), commonly served with Korean savory pancakes.
Nutritional Facts
Per tablespoon (15g):
- Calories: 12
- Protein: 0.5g
- Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg