Korean Soybean Paste Stew

Learn how to make authentic Korean Soybean Paste Stew (Doenjang Jjigae) with tofu, pork belly, and vegetables.

Ingredients

Tofu, pork belly, zucchini, potato, shiitake mushrooms, hot green peppers, and onion, all to taste, plus 3 to 4 small fresh scallops.

Seasonings

To taste: chili powder, Korean soybean paste (doenjang), and fresh ginger.

Instructions

1. Tear 3 shiitake mushrooms into strips and add them to a pot with water to boil; cut a quarter block of tofu into small cubes; dice one-third of a zucchini into small cubes; slice pork belly into thin pieces; dice half a potato into small cubes; lightly crush a small piece of ginger and add it along with fresh scallops, then skim off any foam once the water comes to a boil.

2. Add 1 tablespoon of yellow soybean paste, adjusting the amount to achieve the desired saltiness. Switch to medium heat and cook until the potatoes are tender. Cut 1-2 green chili peppers into sections and 1/5 of an onion into thick strips, add them both to the pot, and simmer over low heat for about ten minutes. Sprinkle in a little chili powder, then remove from heat and serve.

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