Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew)
A comforting and savory Korean stew made with soybean paste, tofu, vegetables, and mushrooms. A hearty and flavorful lunch option.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Doenjang (Soybean Paste)
- 6 cups Anchovy Broth
- 1 block Firm Tofu
- 1 cup Korean Radish (Mu)
- 1/2 medium Onion
- 1/2 medium Zucchini
- 1 cup Mushrooms
- 2 stalks Green Onions
- 1 small Red Chili Pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, bring the 6 cups of Anchovy Broth to a rolling boil over high heat, about 204.4°C (200°C).
- 2Reduce the heat to medium-low, about 150°C. Add the 4 tbsp of Doenjang (Soybean Paste) to the pot and stir continuously with a whisk until it is completely dissolved into the broth, about 1-2 minutes.
- 3Add the 1 cup of Korean Radish (Mu) and the 1/2 medium Onion to the pot. Cover the pot and let it simmer gently for 10 minutes, or until the radish is slightly tender when poked with a fork.
- 4Add the 1 block of Firm Tofu (cut into 2.54 cm cubes), the 1/2 medium Zucchini (cut into 1.27 cm thick half-moons), and the 1 cup of Mushrooms (sliced) to the pot. Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender-crisp.
- 5Add the 2 cloves of Garlic (minced) and the 1 small Red Chili Pepper (thinly sliced, if using) to the pot. Stir gently and simmer for 5 more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. The stew should be fragrant and the vegetables tender.
- 6Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the 2 stalks of Green Onions (chopped).
- 7Serve the Doenjang Jjigae hot, ideally with cooked rice.
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