된장
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How fermented soybean paste behaves in stew, marinade, and ssamjang.
Heat: n/a · Vegetarian: yes
Salty, living, brown
된장 is mashed fermented soybeans. It is saltier and funkier than Japanese miso (different mold and process). Bloom it in liquid; do not eat a raw spoon unless you like a salt crash. Mix with gochujang and sesame for ssamjang. See also 장 in the story half of this app.
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