Doenjang Jjigae
A recipe from South Korea.
🇰🇷 South KoreaquickMealonePotlowSodium

Nutrition (per serving)
420Calories
31 gProtein
29 gCarbs
20 gFat
7 gSugar
950 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp doenjang
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tsp gochugaru
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup onion
- 1 cup zucchini
- 1/2 cup tofu
- 2 cups water
Method
- Heat doenjang and gochujang in a heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add gochugaru and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender, about 3 minutes.
- Add tofu and water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together, about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
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