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Korean BBQ-style Doenjang Jjigae

A rich and savory Korean soybean paste stew made with doenjang, ssamjang, tofu, and vegetables. It’s simple, comforting, and perfect with steamed rice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp cooking oil
  • 2 tbsp Korean soybean paste
  • 1 tbsp Korean spicy soybean paste 
  • 1 tbsp Korean red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 small potato
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1/3 zucchini
  • 1/2 block tofu
  • 1/2 green onion
  • water (400 ml)

Method
 

  1. Heat oil and stir-fry doenjang and ssamjang for 30 seconds. Add gochugaru and garlic, then stir briefly.
  2. Add water and bring to a boil.
  3. Add potato, onion, zucchini, and tofu. Simmer for 7–8 minutes.
  4. Add green onion and cook for 1 minute. Serve hot with steamed rice.