Korean soybean paste Dendyan (Doenyang, Chai) is a traditional product of Korean cuisine, made by fermenting soybeans with the addition of salt. It is a widely used ingredient for cooking soups (including miso), meat, vegetables, and is also added when frying rice and noodles.
It has a sour-salty taste, a dense thick consistency (sometimes interspersed with soybeans) and a brown color.
Consumption of Dendyan soybean paste has a positive effect on the body: it normalizes cholesterol levels in the blood, improves digestion, and has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system.
