Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew)
A warming Korean soybean paste stew loaded with vegetables and soft tofu. This vegetarian classic is aromatic, deeply savory, and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 13g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cube the tofu into 1/2-inch pieces. Slice zucchini into half-moons 1/4-inch thick.
Step 2
Chop the onion into 1/2-inch pieces. Mince the garlic.
Step 3
Bring broth to a boil in a medium pot over medium-high heat, ~5 minutes.
Step 4
Add onion and garlic. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5
Spoon doenjang into a small bowl, whisk with 2 tbsp warm broth, then stir into the pot.
Step 6
Add zucchini, tomatoes, beans, and tofu. Stir gently and simmer 8 minutes until zucchini softens.
Step 7
Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve hot, topped with green onion if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- medium pot (3-quart minimum)
- wooden spoon
- small bowl
- whisk
- ladle
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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