Spicy & Savory Doenjang Jjigae

Spicy & Savory Doenjang Jjigae

45 mins
medium
4 servings

A flavorful Korean stew bursting with umami, perfect for a comforting meal. This recipe features tender tofu, savory shrimp, and aromatic vegetables.

Comfort FoodKoreanStew

Equipment Needed

  • Cheesecloth or Dashi Bag
  • Large Pot

Ingredients

  • 1.00 mediumPotato(Peeled and cubed)
  • 1.00 mediumOnion(Halved and sliced)
  • 1.00 smallZucchini(Sliced)
  • 1.00 mediumKorean Chili Pepper(Stemmed and chopped)
  • 4.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 4.00 largeShrimp(Peeled, deveined, and chopped)
  • 2.50 cupsWater
  • 7.00 piecesDried Anchovies(Guts removed)
  • 5.00 tablespoonsFermented Soybean Paste (Doenjang)
  • 6.00 ouncesTofu(Medium-firm, cubed)
  • 2.00 bundlesGreen Onions(Chopped)

Instructions

1

Combine all vegetables, shrimp, and anchovies in a large pot.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

2

Add water and cover the pot.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

3

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

4

Reduce heat to medium and stir in doenjang.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

5

Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

6

Add tofu and cook for another 5 minutes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Remove the anchovies.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Garnish with chopped green onions.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Serve hot with rice.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes