Chung Jung One’s Black Bean Paste for Jajangmyun is a black, salty, earthy, and slightly sweet paste that is made from a mixture of soybeans, flour, and caramel. The underlying ingredients undergo fermentation to achieve the desired taste profile. Black bean paste, also known as “Chunjang”, is essential for the popular Korean dish Jajangmyun. Chung Jung One’s paste is made in Sunchang, a town famous for traditional seasoning pastes. Black bean paste is a versatile ingredient in the kitchen. You could add it to stir-fried pork belly, mix it in with fried vegetables, coat noodles in it, or use it to marinade meat for the BBQ. The paste has a lot of umami depth, so can elevate dishes that are lacking in flavour. After opening, store in the fridge and ideally use within three months.