Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 9 votes

Doenjang Jjigae (Korean soybean paste stew)

The most uniquely delicious Korean stew made with fermented soybean paste (Doenjang). Fabulous with Korean BBQ and Jeon!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 111 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp + 1 tsp Doenjang (adjust to taste)
  • 3 cups rice water or water (쌀뜨물 Ssal Tteu Mul)
  • 1 handful dried anchovies (국멸치 Guk Myeolchi) for stock (see my K Ingredients page)
  • 1 piece (2 in square) dried kelp (다시마 Dashima) for broth
  • 1 small grey squash or zucchini
  • 1/2 pack of 14 oz extra firm tofu (firm or even soft is OK)
  • 1 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1/2 tsp red chili pepper (gochukaru)
  • 1 green onions , sliced
  • 1 green chili pepper (optional)

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Start by saving 3 cups rice water when rinsing rice.
  2. Cut tofu and squash into squares, slice green onions and chop garlic. Also slice green onions.
  3. Add dried soup anchovies and kelp to rice water. Simmer on medium heat for 10 min.
  4. Discard anchovies and kelp.
  5. Turn off heat and mix in doenjang. Easy way to mix doenjang is to smoosh it against the wall of your pot.
  6. Turn heat to medium high and bring to boil.
  7. Add squash or zucchini squares. Boil for 5 min.
  8. Add tofu squares and boil for another 5 min.
  9. Add green onions and chopped garlic. Boil for 3 more minutes.
  10. Sprinkle with red chili pepper. And SERVE!

Notes

  • Do NOT add garlic too early, that will make the doenjang jjigae taste bitter.The uses for this rice water is many in Korean culture including washing dishes and washing your face.Serve with rice and kimchi. Goes perfectly well with Korean BBQs, Pajeon or any kind of Jeon like Zucchini fritters.

Nutrition Information

Calories 111kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 533mg (22%) Potassium 408mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 255IU (5%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 111

% Daily Value*

Calories 111kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 533mg 22%
Potassium 408mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 255IU 5%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.