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Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew)

Servings 2 people
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

Anchovy Broth

  • 6-8 dried anchovies innards removed
  • 4 dried kelp
  • 1/4 onion
  • 3 cups water

Main Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tbsp doenjang Korean fermented soybean paste
  • 1 tsp gochujang Korean red pepper paste
  • 1/2 tbsp soup soy sauce
  • 1 medium potato
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 1/2 zucchini
  • 1/2 package enoki mushrooms
  • 1/2 block of tofu preferably firm
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 long green pepper sliced
  • 2 scallions chopped for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • To make the anchovy broth, bring water to a boil and add dried anchovies, dried kelp, and onion. Boil for 10-15 minutes and strain.
  • Chop the potato, onion, zucchini, and tofu into bite sized pieces.
  • Pour the anchovy broth into a ddukbaegi or pot and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes and onions and cook until the potatoes are tender. Toss in the zucchini, enoki mushrooms, minced garlic and any other vegetables you like.
  • Once the stew comes to a boil, add the doenjang and gochujang. Mix well until the pastes have dissolved completely. Add soup soy sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  • When you're happy with the seasoning, add the peppers and tofu. Cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Garnish with scallions and serve with a bowl of rice.
  • Enjoy!!

Notes

  1. Feel free to use any vegetables you like including radish, leeks, mushrooms, carrots, and more!
  2. You can use any tofu you like however, I prefer firm tofu. 
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean