Doenjang (Dwen jang) – Fermented soy bean paste.

된장

Alternate Spellings; dwenjang, denjang

A paste made from fermented soybeans.

Used in soups, sauces, and marinades. Japanese Miso may be substituted in some recipes. Available in most Korean Markets and many Asian markets.
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Source: Korean Food Guide in English (Ed. The Korea Foundation, Cookand, 2003) ISBN: 89-89782-10-4/hannaone