Easiest Way to Cook Tasty Easy Dwenjang Jjigae (Korean Miso Stew) for 2

Easy Dwenjang Jjigae (Korean Miso Stew) for 2. 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. Depending on the other ingredients added, you can make endless variations of the stew.

Many Koreans say, "I never get tired of eating kimchi, doenjang-jjigae, and rice!" When a Korean mom chooses the first real meal for her baby, she chooses doenjang-jjigae (or soup made with soybean paste, doenjang-guk) with fluffy white rice. To make it go down easy she mixes the stew with the rice and feeds it to her child. Check out my easy and fast Korean Soybean Paste stew aka Doenjang-jjigae on my website. You can have Easy Dwenjang Jjigae (Korean Miso Stew) for 2 using 11 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

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

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

Make sure to subscribe to my mailing list so you don't miss any recipes. Social Media: A very quick and easy, super healthy Korean vegan stew. Doenjang Jjigae is made with soybean paste, vegetables and fresh tofu. It has anti-aging nutrients like other fermented foods, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and tons of minerals.

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

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.).
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5. 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..
6. That's it. Enjoy!.

There are variations of this stew with pork, beef or seafood, but, I love the vegan version. I've been having cravings for doenjang jjigae for so long! We do have Korean food in lots of places here, but doenjang jjigae is not found in the cheaper range food stalls. Doenjang jjigae (된장찌개) is an iconic Korean stew usually composed of meat, vegetables and tofu. I used daikon, tofu, zucchini and mushrooms in this recipe - but you can feel free to experiment with the ingredients in your own creations.