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Chunjang is a specialist item, best found through a Korean grocer or online rather than a mainstream UK supermarket.
Which aisle is chunjang in?
Mainstream UK supermarkets do not generally stock chunjang, so it is not found in a standard aisle. Korean grocers keep it with the other pastes and sauces.
Where to look, supermarket by supermarket
- Korean grocers. Jarred, near the gochujang and doenjang.
- Larger Asian supermarkets sometimes carry a small selection alongside other Korean pastes.
Aisle numbers move between branches, so use the section as your guide.
Is chunjang sold in Tesco?
No, chunjang is not a mainstream UK supermarket item. A Korean grocer or an online specialist is the reliable route.
What to ask a member of staff
Ask for chunjang or Korean black bean paste, since chunjang is distinct from the Chinese doubanjiang or black bean sauce also sold in some shops.
Asian supermarkets
A Korean grocer is the most reliable source, and usually carries more than one brand to compare.
Buying it online
Online is a good option if there is no Korean grocer nearby, and a jar keeps well once opened.
Storing it
Keep the jar in the fridge once opened, where it keeps for several months.
Frequently asked questions
Is chunjang the same as Chinese black bean sauce?
No, chunjang is roasted before jarring, giving it a darker, slightly sweeter and less salty flavour than Chinese black bean sauce.
What is chunjang used for?
Mainly jjajangmyeon, the Korean-Chinese black bean noodle dish.
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- Chunjang black bean paste. The fermented paste behind jjajangmyeon.
