A deeply savory stew you’ll return to again and again.

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Doenjang jjigae (Jjigae means “stew.")

is one of the classic Korean stewsanother iskimchi jjigae.

Overhead View of Doenjang Jjigae in a Clay Pot on a White Kitchen Towel and Surrounded by a Bowl of Rice, a Small Bowl of Sauce, and a Wooden Spoon

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This deeply savory stew is also a go-to order for those in the know at Korean BBQ joints.

Even among supermarket brands, there is a wide variety.

Its important to season with salt against the specific doenjang you have.

Close-up of Doenjang Jjigae Topped With Sliced Scallions

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I like Sempio Tojang or 100-Day Soybean Paste.

Pair with grilled meats or fish, or serve simply with a bowl of rice and banchan.

you’re free to use jalapeno peppers in a cinch.

Large Anchovies Boiling in a Korean Clay Pot Filled With Water for Soybean Paste Stew Recipe

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Add the anchovies and 4 cups of water into a medium pot over medium-high heat.

Bring to just below a boil then reduce heat to low.

Simmer for 10 minutes until the broth smells flavorful and becomes a bit cloudy and yellow in color.

In a Bowl, Deonjang Paste Whisked Into the Reserved Broth

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Scoop out and discard the anchovies.

Then, scoop out 1/2 cup broth and set it aside.

Add the doenjang to the reserved 1/2 cup of broth, and whisk to dissolve.

Doenjang Added to Clay Pot of Filled With Anchovy Broth on the Stove for Doenjang Jjigae Recipe

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It is okay if small chunks remain, but most of the paste should be incorporated into the broth.

Bring the anchovy broth back to a boil over medium-high heat.

Add the doenjang mixture, garlic, and potatoes, and reduce heat to medium.

Clay Pot Filled With Deonjang Jjigae Ingredients Boiling on the Stove

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Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the onion, squash, and tofu.

Cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the potatoes and squash are tender.

Cheonyang Peppers and Sliced Scallions Added to Soybean Paste Stew

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Taste for seasoning, and stir in fish sauce if the broth lacks saltiness or depth.

Remove from heat, and top with green onions and sliced chilis.

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Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Stew) in a Clay Pot on the Counter, and in the Surroundings, a Bowl of Rice, a Bowl of Banchan, and a White Kitchen Towel

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