Dwenjang Paste
Dwenjang is a traditional fermented soybean paste crafted from lacto-fermented soybeans - meju, malt powder, sweet rice, and sea salt. The paste ferments, undisturbed, over several months to deepen and fortify flavors resulting in an umami explosion of a paste that looks akin to miso, but with MORE: pronounced saltiness, earthiness, without any sweetness. A little goes a long way. Creative uses:Dwenjang will infuse any sauces, dips, soups, or braises with an authentic Korean flavor, from a robust and comforting traditional ssam jang sauce or dwenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), to a more playful crudité dip, cacio e pepe, or mapa tofu. DETAILS: 10 oz | Lacto-Fermented soybeans, malt, sweet rice, and salt | Produced in San Francisco, grown in Northern California MORE: Founded by Eddo Kim in 2019, Queens makes responsibly grown, small-batch Korean provisions and pantry staples. They work with the best local farmers and producers to source their ingredients. The Gochugaru is the first to