Doenjang Jjigae (Fermented Soybean Paste Stew)
Doenjang jjigae is a savory stew filled with tofu, zucchini, potatoes, beef and korean feremented soybean paste. This soup takes less than 20 minutes to prepares and is hearty and delicious!
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 344kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 packet mixed seafood packet anchovy, shrimp and kombu
- 2 to 2½ tablespoon doenjang, fermented soybean paste adjust to your preference
- 1 small potato (optional) cubed
- 2 garlic minced
- ½ zucchini cubed
- ½ onion cubed
- 3 ounces thinly sliced pork (can use protein of choice!)
- ½ block firm tofu sliced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce adjust based on your soybean paste!
garnish
- ½ jalapeno or chili pepper optional if you like spicy
- 1 green onion sliced
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables while water is boiling. Cut 1 potato, ½ zucchini, ½ onion in cubes. Mince 2 garlic and slice tofu. Sliced beef or protein of choice. Set all ingredients aside.
- (Pot on medium-high heat) Once water is boiled, add 1 packet mixed seafood packet, cubed potatoes, minced garlic, cubed zucchini, and cubed onion. Boil for 5 minutes.
- With a small strainer, slowly dissolve 2 tablespoons fermented soybean paste in the stew. This ensures that the soybean paste can dissolve in your soup! If you don’t have a strainer, mix the paste with the stew water in another bowl and put it back in the stew.
- Boil for 10-15 minutes until potato and zucchini is soft. Take out mixed seafood packet (if you haven't already!). Then, add sliced beef or pork and tofu. Cook for 2 minutes until meat is cooked and add 1 tablespoon fish sauce (adjust based on your salt preferences) for extra saltiness and umami.
- Give it a taste test! The stew should taste on the savory side but adjust with more fish sauce and fermented soybean paste to fit your preferences. Garnish with green onions and sliced chili peppers. Turn off the heat.
- Serve with white rice and enjoy while the soup is warm!
Notes
Expert Tips
- Strain the doenjang paste by slowly mixing it with water. If not diluted properly, it can be chunky (salty) in your stew.
- Adding sliced pork or beef in your stock changes the flavor! Makes it more sweet.
- Mach your anchovy broth prior to adding your ingredients. The anchovy broth gives it the 'authentic' Korean flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1240mg | Potassium: 802mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 3mg