Doenjang

Condiment

Doenjang

Doenjang is Korean fermented soybean paste—saltier and more rustic than many miso styles, with earthy funk for stews (jjigae) and soups. Made from meju soybean blocks. Dissolve into broths; use as a base with garlic and chilli. Distinct from gochujang (chilli) and ssamjang blends.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BottledCookedLiquidRaw

Provenance

OrganicSingle OriginTraditional

Sources

Indoor FarmedOutdoor Farmed

Traits

EarthyFermentedFunkPreparedSaltySeasoningSoy

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 76.1

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 2.03 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.35 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0.62 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.06 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 1855 mg
  • Salt 5.22 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 11.6 g
  • Dietary Fibre 1.07 g
  • Total Sugars 6.01 g
  • Complex / starch 1.91 g
  • Protein 2.86 g
  • Water 77.5 g
Detailed nutrients

Condiments are flavour concentrates—often high in salt or sugar relative to serving size.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Doenjang.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

KR

Korean soybean fermentation produced doenjang as a core paste.

KR

Household and commercial doenjang defined regional stew flavours.

Korean groceries exported doenjang alongside gochujang.

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