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Doenjang jjigae fermented soybean paste stew with white rice, kimchi and spoon
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5 from 4 votes

Doenjang Jjigae (Fermented Soybean Paste Stew)

Doenjang jjigae is a savory stew filled with tofu, vegetables, and seafood! The stew is eaten with white rice to balance the fermented and salty flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: korean
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 344kcal
Author: Dana

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

garnish

  • ½ jalapeno or chili pepper optional if you like spicy
  • 1 green onion sliced

Instructions

  • Boil 2 cups water in a kettle or boil in the pot on medium-high heat. Prepare vegetables while water is boiling. Cut potatoes, zucchini, onions in cubes. Mince garlic and slice tofu. Set all ingredients aside.
    2 cups water
  • (Pot on medium-high heat) Once water is boiled, add 1 packet mixed seafood packet, cubed potatoes, minced garlic, cubed zucchini, and cubed onion. With a small strainer, slowly dissolve the 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.
    2 cups water, 1 packet mixed seafood packet, 2 to 2½ tablespoon doenjang, fermented soybean paste, 1 small potato (optional), 2 garlic, ½ zucchini, ½ onion
  • Boil for 10-15 minutes until potato and zucchini is soft. Take out mixed seafood packet. Then, add sliced pork and tofu. Cook for 2 minutes until meat is cooked and add fish sauce for extra saltiness and umami.
    3 ounces thinly sliced pork, ½ block firm tofu, 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 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.
    ½ jalapeno or chili pepper, 1 green onion
  • Serve with white rice and enjoy while the soup is warm!

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