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Unlock the irresistible flavors of Korean cooking with jangs, the authentic sauces that are the essential building blocks of all Korean cuisine. Written by South Korea’s award-winning top chef, Mingoo Kang, Jang demystifies jangs while showing how they can be used to make both Korean and Western dishes more delicious.
* Named a Best New Cookbook of Spring 2024 by Eater and Epicurious *
Like butter in French cooking or olive oil in Italian, jangs are the soul of Korean cuisine. These soy-based umami sauces—gochujang, doenjang, ganjang—are found in every meal, from soups and stews, to salads, marinades, and even desserts, adding depth and complexity to every dish.
Few chefs understand these ingredients better than Michelin star winner Mingoo Kang, who has dedicated his Seoul restaurant, Mingles, to the exploration of jangs. In his first cookbook, Kang expertly we
