Quick Doenjang-jjigae (Store-Bought Paste)

Soups & stews · serves 2

How many servings?

How to make it

  1. 1

    Pour the water into a pot, add the store-bought shepherd's purse doenjang stew base, and bring it to a boil.

  2. 2

    Stir in a little extra doenjang to deepen the savoriness and body.

  3. 3

    Add the potato and onion first and let them cook through.

  4. 4

    Add the tofu, Korean zucchini, and minced garlic and bring it to one more boil.

  5. 5

    Finish it with the Cheongyang chili peppers.

You can fix this

If it hasn't burned or stuck to the pan, it can still be fixed.

  • Too salty? Add more water or stock. A block of tofu or a potato will soak up the salt.

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