Doenjang Jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew)
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Doenjang Jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew)
Description
This Korean soybean paste stew begins with sautéing pork shoulder and onions in sesame oil to build a savory base. Adding doenjang and gochugaru infuses the broth with fermented, umami-rich soybean flavors and moderate spiciness. Potatoes provide body and slight sweetness, while zucchini and garlic add texture and aroma as the stew simmers. Soft or firm tofu is added near the end, absorbing the stew’s flavors and adding a gentle creaminess.
The stew finishes with a sprinkle of scallions, offering fresh herbal notes. It serves as a warming, balanced meal component with a layered combination of textures from tender meat, soft tofu, and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ lb pork roughly chopped, I use pork shoulder. use a fatty cut
- 1 small yellow onion sliced
- 5 tbsps doenjang soybean paste
- 1 to 2 tsp gochugaru Korean chili powder
- 1 to 2 russet potato peeled and diced
- 5 cups water or anchovy broth
- 2 small zucchini cut into half moons
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 package tofu soft, medium, or firm tofu sliced or cubed
- scallions as garnish
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil on medium heat in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add the cut pork into the pot and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the onions and continue to cook, until the onions have softened, for around 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add the soybean paste and gochugaru to the pot. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and water (or anchovy broth) to the pot and simmer for 20 minutes. Simmer for more if you have large pieces of potatoes.
- Add the zucchini and garlic to the pot and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the tofu to the pot and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Top off with scallions and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 547mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 682mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 349IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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