Doenjang-jjigae Recipe (How to make Fermented Korean Soybean Paste Soup)

doenjang

🥗Healthier: miso

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Miso provides a similar umami flavor with fewer calories.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh offers more protein and fiber.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili can reduce sodium intake.

seaweed

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides similar nutrients at a lower cost.

First in a pot add your vegetable oil

Then add in your stewing beef and cook

Now add in your minced garlic

Followed by your diced onion

Now add in your cubed small potato

Mix everything together and cook

Now add your water to the pot

Next up add your soy bean paste (doenjang)

Followed by your red pepper paste

Mix everything together thoroughly

Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes

Now you can add your sliced mushrooms

Followed by adding your sliced zucchini

Mix everything together thoroughly

Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes

Now add your tofu to the pot

Pour your soup into a bowl and your doenjang jjigae, fermented Korean soybean paste stew is ready to eat

Cooking Techniques

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