Doenjang Jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew)
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Doenjang Jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew)
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Made with a few simple pantry staples, Doenjang Jjigae, also known as Korean Soybean Paste Stew, is a hearty stew that is packed full of flavour. Filled with pork, tofu, and veggies, this stew is a comforting dish that I turn to whenever I’m craving something cozy.
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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 potatoes 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.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
413kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
547mg
(23%)
Potassium
682mg
(19%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
349IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
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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