🥣 Discover Korea’s Traditional Red Chili Paste at Sanseong Geotdae Meju
A hands-on gochujang-making experience in Cheongju, Chungbuk
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Recently, we joined a special hands-on experience in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, where we learned to make one of Korea’s most essential traditional condiments: gochujang (fermented red chili paste).
And this wasn’t just any gochujang—it came from the skilled hands of a true master at Sanseong Geotdae Meju, a respected maker of Korean jang (fermented sauces).
👩🍳 Honoring the Masters Behind Korea’s Jang Tradition
In Korea, jang refers to fermented sauces like gochujang, doenjang (soybean paste), and ssamjang (spicy dipping sauce).
While these are readily available in supermarkets today, true flavor comes from the traditional techniques passed down for generations.
At Sanseong Geotdae Meju, you can see and taste the difference.
Located at 13, Geotdaero 46beon-gagil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, this hidden local gem continues to preserve the deep flavors of Korean heritage through small-batch fermentation.
"This is a unique local experience in Cheongju, Chungbuk Province, South Korea."
🏡 A Dying Art, Now Reimagined for Modern Life
These days, most people live in apartments and urban homes, and making gochujang the traditional way has become rare.
The process is long, meticulous, and often requires hard-to-source ingredients and specialized knowledge.
That’s why programs like this are so valuable—not only do they teach us the cultural significance of jang,
but they also connect us with masters who are working hard to preserve and evolve Korea’s culinary legacy.
We’re deeply thankful for their work.
🔥 From Scratch: Mixing, Stirring, Fermenting
During the workshop, we learned about the ingredients, how to prepare them, and even how the seasons affect fermentation.
Under the guidance of the master artisan, each participant got to mix the paste by hand and take a jar home.
Not only was it educational—it was deeply grounding.
To touch, smell, and taste gochujang as it forms is to connect directly with the soul of Korean cuisine.
🙌 Support Local, Learn Traditional, Taste Real
Behind every jar of jang lies tradition, patience, and the passion of a local expert.
Sanseong Geotdae Meju is one of those special places where culture is not just preserved—but lived and shared.
If you ever travel to Cheongju, make sure to look beyond the tourist spots.
Find the flavor hidden in the countryside—the hands that carry on generations of taste.
🏺 About Sanseong Geotdae Meju
Sanseong Geotdae Meju is a traditional Korean jang (fermented sauce) workshop located in Cheongju, Korea.
We specialize in hand-crafted gochujang, doenjang, and ssamjang, made without additives.
Our sauces are fermented slowly in traditional onggi jars, using local ingredients.
Visitors can join a hands-on gochujang-making workshop, guided by a local artisan.
Learn Korea’s fermentation culture and take home your own chili paste!
📍 Location: 13, Geotdaero 46beon-gagil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
📍 https://sansungmeju221.modoo.at/
📞 Workshop by reservation only – +82-010-2967-1508
Experience the deep flavor of Korea’s culinary tradition—right here in Cheongju.
If you're looking for a meaningful, hands-on cultural experience in Korea, this gochujang workshop at Sanseong Geotdae Meju is the perfect choice.
Make your own sauce, learn from a master, and take a piece of Korean tradition home with you.
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