Korean Red Dragon Sauce

From Momofuku Cookbook. Makes about 1.25cups.

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup water
2. 1/2 cup sugar
3. 3/4 cup ssamjang (spicy Korean fermented bean paste)
4. 2 tbsp light soy sauce 
5. 1 tsp sherry vinegar
6. 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
2. Remove from heat and let cool for a few min.
3. Then, stir in ssamjang to dissolve. 
4. Stir in the soy, vinegar and sesame oil.