Korean Black Bean Paste Sauce For Jjajangmyeon Zhajiangmian, Jjajang Chunjang 중화요리춘장 - 1.1 Pound

🍜 WHAT IS CHUNJANG? - Chunjang, also known as jjajang, is a Korean paste adopted from Chinese cuisine that is made from fermenting black soybeans in salt, wheat flour, and caramel. It is commonly used to make a variety of go-to comfort foods in Korea!. 🍜 RICH UMAMI FLAVOR - After toasting, this delicious black soybean paste becomes a delicious sauce that is slightly sweet and rich in umami flavor.. 🍜 HOW TO PREPARE SAUCE - To neutralize the initial bitterness of the paste, toast in a pan with some oil and set aside. The, saute onions, garlic, zucchini, and a protein of choice. Stir the sauce back into the pan until evenly coating the ingredients. Add water or stock until sauce is smooth and simmering. Then, add a cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.. 🍜 PERFECT ADDITION TO ANY DISH - You can add this black bean sauce to many dishes! It is traditionally eaten with thick udon-like noodles in a dish called jjajangmyeon. However, it is also served with vegetable stir fries, korean rice cakes tteokbokki, and over rice! However, this paste can be added to any dish to enhance the flavors with a sweet, savory taste!. 🍜 STORAGE TIPS - To maximize the shelf life of the fermented black bean paste, refrigerate after opening.