South Korea • Stew
Doenjang Jjigae
Make doenjang jjigae at home with measured ingredients and clear, individual cooking steps. An original BestFoodBook home-kitchen adaptation inspired by South Korea's cuisine.
Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Servings4
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Method
- 01
Step 1
Bring stock to a simmer. Stir doenjang with a ladle of hot stock and return it to the pot.
- 02
Step 2
Add potato and onion and simmer 10 minutes.
- 03
Step 3
Add courgette, mushrooms, tofu, garlic and chilli.
- 04
Step 4
Simmer 8–10 minutes until potato is tender and the stew is hot throughout.
- 05
Step 5
Add spring onion and taste before adding salt because doenjang is already salty. Use kelp-shiitake stock for a vegetarian adaptation.
Nutrition
Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.
Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.
Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested