Among these is cheonggukjang, a thick soybean paste made by fermenting steamed soybeans with rice straw, naturally rich in Bacillus subtilis, a probiotic essential to many fermented foods.

a thick and spicy sauce made with soybean paste, is a key ingredient of samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly). What makes Hansik (traditional food) tastier and healthier is jang, or sauces and pastes made ...

It can be added to dishes like noodles and sandwiches. Miso, a fermented soybean paste, is a staple in Japanese cuisine. It's rich in probiotics, vitamins, and minerals, aiding gut health and ...

Traditionally, this period is ideal for making Cambodian fermented fish paste using selected local species from the river, which attracts much attention among locals. Prahok is a delicacy ...

Traditionally, this period is ideal for making Cambodian fermented fish paste using selected local species from the river, which attracts much attention among locals. Prahok is a delicacy highly ...

Vietnamese cuisine’s bold and unique flavors captivated an Australian singer during his first encounter with fermented shrimp paste and pickled eggplant. An Australian musician’s first encounter with ...

Use this fermented soybean paste as a flavorful soup base for an umami kick. As dietitian Marika Mancino notes to Business Insider, it’s also an excellent lower-sodium alternative to traditional ...

Aside from biji, which gives the stew its unique texture, a variety of ingredients, such as kimchi, meat, fish, clams and vegetables, are used to enhance the flavor.

Vanilla beans are the pods of a flowering plant. And then there's vanilla paste; a thick paste made from vanilla extract and vanilla bean powder, or dried vanilla beans. Though all peas of the ...