Doenjang-jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew)
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Doenjang-jjigaeSoybean Paste Stew

A Korean soybean-paste stew with tofu, zucchini, onion, garlic, and shiitake mushroom.

Prep

15m

Cook

25m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
202kcal

Calories

20g

Protein

8g

Fat

16g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Broth

  • 5g
    Kombu Seaweed (whole)
  • 20g
    Dried Anchovy
  • 900ml
    Water

Stew

  • 70g
    Doenjang
  • 300g
    Firm Tofu (cubed)
  • 220g
    Zucchini (sliced)
  • 140g
    Onion (sliced)
  • 10g
    Garlic (finely chopped)
  • 180g
    Shiitake Mushroom (sliced)
  • 30g
    Scallion (thinly sliced)

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Method

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5 steps
  1. 01

    Simmer the kombu seaweed and dried anchovy in the water, then strain the liquid.

  2. 02

    Bring the broth to a gentle simmer and dissolve the doenjang into it.

  3. 03

    Add the onion, garlic, zucchini, and shiitake mushroom, and cook until the vegetables begin to soften.

  4. 04

    Add the firm tofu and simmer gently until heated through and the broth tastes fully developed.

  5. 05

    Finish with the scallion and serve immediately.

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