Sunchang Gung Doenjang Korean Soyabean Paste,1kg

Sunchang Gung Doenjang Paste is a traditional Korean condiment that embodies more than 2,000 years of culinary culture. It is prepared using the core principles of food preparation, tasting, and appreciation. This excellent soy paste is slow fermented with traditional meju (soybean block) and matured to perfection in the legendary Sunchang region of South Korea – a region known for Korea’s best fermented pastes. The guiding flavour philosophy results in complex, earthy, savoury paste that elevates any dish it touches.

What Makes It Special?

Sunchang Gung Doenjang is naturally fermented over a long period of time, which imparts a rich umami flavor, intense aroma, and complex taste, unlike the processed mass-produced alternatives. It is not only delicious, but also rich in beneficial probiotics, essential amino acids, and plant-based protein, making it as nutritious as it is delicious.

Flavour Profile
The taste is robust, earthy, and savoury with a faint flavour of nuts, and a mild fermented tang. (it’s like the Korean version of Indian fermented black gram (urad dal) but with more layered flavour.

How to Use It in Indian Cooking

Doenjang is a perfect match for Indian cuisine because of its bold and layered flavour. Here’s how to use it:

• Dal Tadka Booster: Mix a teaspoon of the paste with your masoor or moong dal while you are preparing the dal. It will enrich the dal and enhance its taste without overpowering the taste of the spices.
• Marinades for Tandoori Dishes: Add the paste to yoghurt, cumin, and ginger-garlic paste to marinades before grilling or baking chicken or paneer.
• Sabzi Umami Lift: For a quick burst of flavour, stir in with your favourite vegetables for stir-fry or any potato dish.
• Fusion Chutney: Prepare a fusion chutney to serve with your parathas or dosas, by blending roasted garlic, a little tamarind juice, and sesame oil to make a delicious chutney.
  Soup & Rasam Base: Use the spoonful of the paste for soup & rasam base for comfort, warmth, and as a healthy gut bacteria.

Pro Tip: Start with a small amount of the paste because Doenjang is strong, savoury, and earthy flavour. Gradually add more if the dish needs it. Always add early in the cooking process, which will allow the flavour to meld and mellow out.

Storage: Store in the fridge after opening and consume it within six months for peak flavour.

Order Sunchang Gung Doenjang, 1kg and enhance your daily cooking with the traditional Korean fermentation process starting with one spoonful at a time. Experience the ancient umami secret at your home and show off your sense of taste.