Pantry spotlight: gochujang, doenjang and ssamjang explained
Food & Home | 18.03.2026 23:00
The ultimate trifecta of Korean cuisine, these fermented pastes are an important part of many Korean dishes and culture. So much so that UNESCO has recognised Korean “jang-making as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity”. If you’re standing in front of a shelf filled with mysterious red and brown pastes, searching for the condiment you need for your next Korean BBQ or jiggae, you’re not the only one scratching their head.