Kisoondo Ganjang Soy Sauce is a traditional Korean soy sauce made solely from soybeans, bamboo salt and pure water, following a long fermentation process that lasts from one to four years in outdoor ceramic onggi vessels. The process begins with meju blocks - pressed, cooked soybeans that are naturally dried and then immersed in brine made with bamboo salt, creating a base rich in minerals and deep umami character.
The result is a darker, more complex and aromatically layered soy sauce compared to commercial versions, offering a clean, rounded flavor that combines salinity, gentle earthiness and the natural warmth of fermentation. Its texture is medium-bodied, with a long, elegant finish that avoids the heavy sweetness often found in industrial sauces.
Highly versatile in cooking, it is used in marinades, soups, stews, dressings or as a finishing touch in dishes that benefit from added depth. Because it is handcrafted in limited quantities, it belongs to the premium segment and is highly valued among chefs seeking authentic ingredients with a strong sense of terroir.
Kisoondo Ganjang represents a rare preservation of traditional Korean fermentation, where quality is shaped through patience, simplicity and time.
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