Korean ingredient guide
Yangjo Ganjang
Brewed Soy Sauce, 양조간장
Yangjo Ganjang is one of those ingredients that makes Korean cooking at home easier. This guide explains how to use it, where to find it, and which recipes work well with it.
Recipes using this ingredient
Full ingredient guide
Yangjo Ganjang is one of the types of soy sauce used in Korean cuisine. It can be confusing to choose the right soy sauce because Korean soy sauces are typically divided into three categories:
Guk Ganjang (Soup Soy Sauce):
Used primarily for soups, with a saltier flavor than Jin Ganjang or Yangjo Ganjang.
Best remembered as suitable only for broth-based dishes (occasionally used in salads or dressings as well).
Jin Ganjang & Yangjo Ganjang:
Jin Ganjang is commonly used for cooked dishes such as stir-fries and braises.
Yangjo Ganjang is ideal for uncooked dishes like dressings, dips, or salads.
While the two differ in fermentation and aging processes, they can substitute for each other in most recipes.
Most Koreans use Jin Ganjang more often, but Yangjo Ganjang is prized for its naturally fermented depth of flavor, making it a great choice for dishes where heating isn't involved.
Where to buy it
- Asian grocery store
- Korean online shop
- Large supermarkets with an Asian food section
How to use it
- Korean home cooking
- Banchan and side dishes
- Easy everyday meals
What to check
- Check the ingredient list and flavor.
- Start with a small package if you are new to it.
- Store it according to the package instructions after opening.
Can you substitute it?
If you cannot find it, use a simple alternative and adjust the flavor carefully. Fermented ingredients are often hard to replace exactly.
My shopping notes for this ingredient
I keep products here that I buy myself or use in everyday cooking.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Yangjo Ganjang?
Asian grocery store, Korean online shop, Large supermarkets with an Asian food section
How do I use Yangjo Ganjang?
Korean home cooking, Banchan and side dishes, Easy everyday meals
Can I substitute Yangjo Ganjang?
If you cannot find it, use a simple alternative and adjust the flavor carefully. Fermented ingredients are often hard to replace exactly.
How should I store Yangjo Ganjang?
Follow the storage instructions on the package.