Duenjang Jigae (Korean Fermented Soy Bean Paste Stew)

This is one of the Korean traditional dish/stew.  Today I am making a veggie and tofu version.  If you love seafood and would like to add some sweatness to your stew, you can add clams or flower crabs.

 

 

Ingredients:

Serving size: 2-3

 

Potato (medium size) - Cut into bite size                   1

Zucchini (medium size) - Cut into bite size               1/2

Yellow onion (small) - Cut into bite size                   1

Garlic (minced)                                                          2

Chilli pepper (green/red) - Chopped                          1

Leek - Chopped                                                          1/2 stalk

Shiitake mushroom - Cut into stripes                         3

Tofu (Silken/Firm) - Cut into cubes                           1 pack

Dried anchovies (intestines and head removed)         10 piece

Dried Kelp (about 3cm x 3cm)                                   3 piece

Duenjang (Fermented soy bean paste)                        2 tbsp

Water                                                                           600 ml

 

 

 

 

Steps by Steps photos:

 

 

1.  Prepare an *earthenware bowl, add in the dried kelp, anchovies and water.  Let it boils for 10 minutes to make the broth. 

2.  After 10 minutes, scoop out the anchovies and kelp.  Add in duenjang, potato, onion, zucchini, leek, mushrooms, chilli pepper, minced garlic.  Stir for a while to make sure the duenjang dissolve in the broth.

3.  Boil for another 15-20 minutes over medium fire, or until the potato becomes soft.

4.  Add in tofu and boil for another 5 minutes.

5.  Add some cut spring onion for garnish & serve with a bowl of rice! ^^

 

*Earthenware bowl - It's traditionally used to cook and serve stew or soup.  It helps to retain the heat until you finish your meal.  It's commonly use to serve bibimbap as well. 

 

*Adding some meat like pork belly slices, beef or seafood like clams helps to add flavors to the dish too.  If you like strong flavorful taste stew, have a try!

 

*Add 1 tbsp of gochugaru (hot pepper flakes) if you like your stew spicy.