Rich Korean Doenjang Jjigae Stew

Rich Korean Doenjang Jjigae Stew

VegetarianKoreanDinnerComfort FoodFamily-FriendlyHealthy
⏱️ 15m PREP
🔥 30m COOK
👥 4 SERVINGS
250 CAL/SERV
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Overview

A hearty and flavorful Korean stew made with fermented soybean paste, packed with vegetables and tofu for a comforting meal.

Macronutrients per serving

50
grams
Protein
12.0g 24%
Fat
8.0g 16%
Carbs
30.0g 60%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C
30% DV
Supports immune function
🔺 Iron
15% DV
Essential for blood production
🔺 Calcium
10% DV
Important for bone health
☀️ Vitamin A
20% DV
Important for vision and immune health
🌾 Fiber
20% DV
Supports digestive health

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste)
  • 200 grams firm tofu cut into cubes
  • 1 cup zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup potato peeled and diced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 green chili pepper sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)

Garnish

  • 2 stalks scallions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil.
  2. 2 Add the doenjang to the boiling water and stir until it is completely dissolved.
  3. 3 Add the onion, potato, and garlic to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Add the zucchini, mushrooms, and tofu to the pot and stir gently.
  5. 5 Add the gochugaru and green chili pepper, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. 6 Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more doenjang or gochugaru to taste.
  7. 7 Once the vegetables are tender, remove the stew from heat.
  8. 8 Garnish with chopped scallions and drizzle with sesame oil before serving.

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