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Doenjang Jjigae

Fermented soybean paste gives this bubbling tofu, zucchini, and mushroom stew deep savory flavor without a long simmer.

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Doenjang Jjigae plated Korean meal

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Doenjang Jjigae

Yield4
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min

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Method

5 steps

  1. 1

    Bring broth to a simmer in a small pot. Whisk in doenjang until smooth.

  2. 2

    Add potato, onion, garlic, and mushrooms. Simmer 10 minutes, until the potato is nearly tender.

  3. 3

    Add zucchini and tofu and cook 6–8 minutes more.

  4. 4

    Stir in the chili, scallions, and sesame oil. Taste before adding salt because doenjang is already savory.

  5. 5

    Serve the stew bubbling hot with steamed rice.