Cheonggukjang (청국장찌개)
Extra-funky fast-fermented soybean stew — smells bold, tastes deep.
- Korean name
- 청국장찌개
- Spice level
- Mild
- Flavor
- fermented · savory
- Typically contains
- soybean paste, tofu
- Vegetarian / vegan
- Sometimes — vegetable-forward, but anchovy broth, fish sauce or meat garnish is common. Ask first
- Also written as
- cheonggukjang, chungkukjang, fast-fermented soybean stew
Nutrition
| Calories | 47 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 1.92 g |
| Protein | 5.03 g |
| Fat | 2.11 g |
| Sodium | 242 mg |
Per serving (~200g): ≈94 kcal · sodium ≈484 mg (24% of the WHO daily guideline, 2,000 mg)
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