Korean Doenjang-Jjigae (Soybean Paste Soup) Recipe

Korean Doenjang-Jjigae (Soybean Paste Soup) Recipe

How To Make Korean Doenjang-Jjigae (Soybean Paste Soup)

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Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 potato, peeled and cubed
  • 200g tofu, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 green chili pepper, sliced (optional)
  • 1 green onion, sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.

  2. Add zucchini and potato, stir-fry for a few minutes.

  3. Add tofu and doenjang, mix well until the paste is dissolved.

  4. Pour water into the pot and bring to a boil.

  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

  6. Add green chili pepper and green onion, cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  7. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 240kcal
  • Total Fat : 10g
  • Saturated Fat : 2g
  • Cholesterol : 0mg
  • Sodium : 780mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 30g
  • Dietary Fiber : 4g
  • Sugar : 3g
  • Protein : 10g
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