Doenjang [1] (Korean: 된장; "thick sauce") or soybean paste [1] is a type of fermented bean paste [2] made entirely of soybean and brine used in Korean cuisine. It is also a byproduct of soup and soy sauce production.

Mar 17, 2015 · Korean doenjang, miso's more assertive cousin, adds an umami-rich boost to dips, stews, and more. Here's how to use it.

Aug 4, 2024 · Doenjang is a bean paste made by fermenting soybeans in a sea salt brine. It has a chunky consistency and a sharp, salty, umami flavor. You can make this complex ingredient by fermenting Meju (dried bricks of fermented soybeans) in a salty brine within a charcoal-smoked earthenware crock for a fermentation period ranging from weeks to years.

May 13, 2019 · The Doenjang serves as a great foundation to any ingredients you throw into the stew – vegetables, seafood like shrimp, shellfish and even squids, mushrooms, beef and more. Koreans love to pair it with BBQ and jeon.

Oct 14, 2016 · Doenjang or Korean Fermented Soybean Paste - how it is made, what to buy. All about this wonderful seasoning ingredient for soups and stews.

Feb 26, 2020 · Doenjang jjigae (된장찌개) is one of the most popular Korean stew dishes made with Korean soybean paste (doenjang), a type of fermented bean paste made of soybean and brine. Typically, special soup stock, meat (or seafood), tofu and vegetables of your choice is added into the stew.

Dec 16, 2022 · Doenjang is the star of deonjang jjigae, a soup that uses doenjang essentially as a bouillon cube, adding it to a pot of water, vegetables, and tofu for a flavorful, earthy dish.

Doenjang is a Korean seasoning paste consisting mostly of fermented soybeans. Korea has had a long history with soybeans. According to some sources, it has been in use there for about 4,000 years even though the earliest document connecting Korea with soybeans is from 544 CE.

Jan 15, 2016 · It’s impossible for us to imagine life without doenjang. Salty, earthy, hearty, incredibly savory and delicious, it adds flavor to many dishes and makes them distinctively Korean. Making doenjang at home takes a long time, you have to be ready to commit to it …

Dec 2, 2024 · Traditional Doenjang: Often chunkier with a stronger flavor, usually made at home or by artisanal producers. Commercial Doenjang: Smoother and milder, designed for convenience and consistency. Specialty Doenjang: Enhanced with additional ingredients like mushrooms, green tea, or barley for unique flavors.