Doenjang Jjigae Stew
A savory Korean stew of doenjang, tofu, potatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, and chiles in an anchovy-kelp broth.
Instructions
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Step 1
Place the water, dried anchovies, and kelp in the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to low heat, and simmer uncovered; strain the broth back into the pot and discard the solids.
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Step 2
Put the doenjang in the bowl and whisk in a ladleful of hot broth until smooth, then stir the mixture into the pot. Add the potato and onion and simmer over medium heat until the potato begins to soften.
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Step 3
Add the zucchini, mushrooms, tofu, garlic, gochugaru, and green chile peppers. Simmer gently over medium heat until the vegetables are tender and the tofu is heated through.
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Step 4
Stir in the scallions and simmer briefly. Serve the stew hot.