ASMR recipe // how to make doenjang jjigae

doenjang

🥗Healthier: miso

💰Cheaper: soybean paste

Miso offers a similar umami flavor and is often more accessible.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh provides a firmer texture and more protein.

zucchini

🥗Healthier: yellow squash

💰Cheaper: carrots

Carrots add sweetness and color.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: turnip

Turnip is a low-calorie alternative with a unique flavor.

Chop up your veggies (potatoes, onions, zucchini, napa cabbage) into bite-sized pieces.

Cut the tofu into cubes.

Add 2 tablespoons of doenjang, 0.5 tablespoon of gochujang, and some sesame oil into a bowl and mix well.

Boil some water with anchovies and a piece of kombu (kelp) for the soup base.

Once boiling, remove the anchovies and kombu after five minutes.

Using a sieve, mix in the doenjang and gochujang paste to filter out thicker particles for a smoother soup.

Add the chopped potatoes, onions, zucchini, and napa cabbage to the pot and boil until the potatoes are soft.

Once the potatoes are soft, add the tofu and scallions, and boil for another five minutes.

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