Fermented Sauce (Jang)Korean Ingredient Glossary What Is Doenjang? (Korean Soybean Paste) by Emily May 2, 2024 by Emily May 2, 2024 Doenjang, otherwise known as soybean paste, is a Korean fermented ingredient used in much of the cultural cuisine. The word ‘doenjang’ (된장) derives from ‘doen’ (된) meaning ‘thick or hard’ … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail