Fermented bean paste, doenjang, a fundamental ingredient in Korean cooking, is used in what is arguably Korea’s most-popular stew, doenjang jjigae. It’s served at all hours of the day, from breakfast ...

Vanilla is a baking staple that comes in a variety of different types. The ingredient is required in nearly every dessert recipe, whether it is a no-bake banana pudding or a layered birthday cake. The ...

Kymberli DeLost uses doenjang at home in ramen, sauces, and marinades, she says, but she’s never experimented with the Korean fermented bean paste at the Gage, Acanto, or the Dawson, the three Billy ...