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Easy Doenjang Jjigae Recipe: Authentic Korean Soybean Paste Stew
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Easy Doenjang Jjigae Recipe: Authentic Korean Soybean Paste Stew
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Easy Doenjang Jjigae Recipe: Authentic Korean Soybean Paste Stew

Learn how to make delicious Korean Doenjang Jjigae, a hearty and comforting soybean paste stew, with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal!
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#stew
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#soybean paste
#easy recipe
#comfort food
#spicy
#soup
Delicious Doenjang Jjigae
Delicious Doenjang Jjigae

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Korean
English
Nutrition (per serving)
250
Calories
15g
Protein
20g
Carbs
10g
Fat
Hearty Korean Stew
Hearty Korean Stew

Ingredients

  • Water

    500 ml

  • Soybean paste

    2 Tbsp
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  • Beef dashida
    (Korean beef bouillon powder)

    1 Tbsp

  • Zucchini
    (Half a zucchini, chopped)

    0.5 unit

  • Onion
    (Quarter of an onion, chopped)

    0.3 unit

  • Green onion
    (Chopped)

    1 stalk

  • Enoki mushroom

    1 pack
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  • Seafood mushroom

    1 pack

  • Tofu
    (Firm tofu, diced)

    1 pack
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Soybean Paste Stew close-up
Soybean Paste Stew close-up

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a pot, dissolve soybean paste in water.
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    Step 1 visual
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    In a pot, dissolve soybean paste in water.
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    Ensure paste is fully dissolved for an even flavor distribution throughout the stew.
  • 2

    Add zucchini and potatoes if you have them.
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    Add zucchini and potatoes if you have them.
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    Potatoes add a nice starchy texture and heartiness to the stew.
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  • 3

    Add meat if available.
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    Add meat if available.
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    Common additions include thinly sliced beef or pork belly for richer flavor.
  • 4

    Add onion, green onion, and mushrooms.
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    Add onion, green onion, and mushrooms.
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    Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure they cook evenly and become tender.
  • 5

    Add tofu last.
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    Add tofu last.
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    Gently add diced firm tofu to avoid breaking it during stirring.
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  • 6

    Season with dashida for extra flavor.
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    Step 6 visual
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    Season with dashida for extra flavor.
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    Adjust the amount of dashida according to your personal taste preference.
  • 7

    Boil for 15–20 min.
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    Boil for 15–20 min.
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    Allow the stew to simmer gently until all the vegetables are tender and flavors have melded.
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