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Doenjang Jjigae
Korean Cuisine
A robust earthy stew of fermented soybean paste with tofu, zucchini, mushrooms, and onion, cooked in anchovy stock.
Category
Stew
Main Ingredient
Soybean Paste
Cooking Method
Simmered
Spice Level
Mild
Region
Nationwide
Cuisine
Korean
Fun Fact
Doenjang is fermented in large clay pots called onggi for months to years — it is one of Korea's oldest foods, with records dating back over 2,000 years.