Doenjang or soybean paste is a type of fermented bean paste made entirely of soybean and brine used in Korean cuisine. It is also a byproduct of soup soy sauce production. It is sometimes used as a relish.
Doenjang
drying meju
A bowl of homemade doenjang jjigae
The soybean, soy bean, or soya bean is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean, which has numerous uses.
Soybean
Beans for sale at a supermarket in China
Bhatmaas – Nepali fried soybeans
Graded seed