Easy Dwenjang Jjigae (Korean Miso Stew) for 2
Easy Dwenjang Jjigae (Korean Miso Stew) for 2

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Add zucchini, onion, mushrooms, radish, tofu and chili pepper, and bring to a boil. Doenjang jjigae (된장찌개) is a staple Korean stew made with doenjang (된장), fermented soybean paste. It is one of the most representative dishes of everyday home-cooked Korean meals.

To begin with this recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can have easy dwenjang jjigae (korean miso stew) for 2 using 11 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Easy Dwenjang Jjigae (Korean Miso Stew) for 2:
  1. Prepare 1/2 onion, diced
  2. Make ready 1 medium zucchini, cut into quarters lengthwise then cut into roughly 3/4-inch pieces
  3. Get 2 garlic cloves peeled and smashed
  4. Get 1 small jalapeño, cut into 1/8-inch slices
  5. Make ready Optional: 1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  6. Take 1/4 pound pork shoulder, cut into thin strips
  7. Make ready 3 Tablespoons dwenjang (Korean miso) or Japanese miso
  8. Take Optional: 1/2 to 1 Tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes) or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne for added heat
  9. Make ready 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  10. Take 3 cups water or unsalted stock
  11. Take Optional: 1/2 brick of tofu cut into 1/2” cubes

It has anti-aging and anti-cancer properties, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and tons of minerals. There are variations of this stew with pork, beef or seafood, but, I love the vegan version. Doenjang Jjigae, or Soybean Paste Stew, is a staple in Korean traditional meals. The earthy flavor of soybean paste is fused with hearty vegetables like Korean radish and zucchini.

Instructions to make Easy Dwenjang Jjigae (Korean Miso Stew) for 2:
  1. Put all ingredients in a small pot.
  2. Add water or stock.
  3. Turn heat on to medium high and bring to a boil. This will take about 15 minutes. (See next pic.)
  4. Turn heat down to medium, put lid on askew, and simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes. If you want tofu and/or potatoes, this is the time to add them with a good pinch of salt to adjust the seasoning for the water they're going to release.
  5. That's it. Enjoy!

The stew is perfected by robust yet soft tofu. Doenjang Jjigae complements many great meat and fish dishes such as bulgogi, galbi and grilled fish. Korean miso soup or doenjang Jjigae uses the Korean form of miso doenjang (aka dwenjang, aka dengjang). Doenjang is similar to Japanese miso but it also contains some uncrushed beans giving it more texture. This soup also contains gochujang which is similar to miso and has chilis in it.

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