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Almond Butter Ssamjang

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At this point, I have to ask, “what CAN’T almond butter do?” This Korean-inspired Almond Butter Ssamjang (which translates to “sauce for wraps”) is a sweet, spicy, and perfectly salty sauce that is phenomenal in a lettuce wrap or just as a dip for fresh veggies.

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INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons chickpea or white miso

1 tablespoon gochujang

1 tablespoon Justin’s Honey Almond Butter

1 teaspoon minced garlic

2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion

1 tablespoon water or rice wine, to thin as needed

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until well combined. Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container for up to a week.

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons chickpea or white miso

1 tablespoon gochujang

1 tablespoon Justin’s Honey Almond Butter

1 teaspoon minced garlic

2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion

1 tablespoon water or rice wine, to thin as needed

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until well combined. Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container for up to a week.

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