How to Make Korean Soybean Paste Stew (Doenjang Jjigae)-A Comforting Soup

The Ingredients You Need

Making Korean soybean paste stew (Doenjang Jjigae) is surprisingly easy. You only need a handful of ingredients – doenjang or Korean soybean paste, anchovies, and onion. You may also add ingredients such as garlic, green onion, meat, vegetables, mushrooms, etc.
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Preparing the Ingredients

After you’ve collected all the necessary ingredients, the next step is to prepare them. Peel and chop the onion into bite-sized pieces, and rinse the anchovies a few times in water.
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Cooking the Doenjang Jjigae

Once the ingredients are ready, you can start cooking the Doenjang Jjigae. Heat a pot over medium heat, add some oil and the onion, garlic, and anchovies. Cook the ingredients for about 5 minutes until fragrant.

Next, add in enough water to cover the ingredients and the doenjang. Let the stew cook for about 10 minutes, bring it to simmer and turn down the heat to low. You may adjust the amount of doenjang you add to adjust the flavour as desired.

Finally, you may also add some additional ingredients to make this stew even more flavourful. Some great options include tofu, zucchini, mushrooms, and green onion.
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Enjoy the Tasty Doenjang Jjigae!

Enjoy your homemade Doenjang Jjigae as is, or serve it with steamed rice. It may not look like much but the flavourful and comforting doenjang stew is an incredibly delicious combination.
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