How to make doenjang jjigae (Korean fermented soybean stew).

Hey everyone! Hope you don’t mind my cheeky take on holiday dishes. ;) If you want traditional side dishes, I have those too. But if you’re into something a little bit different, try out this Spicy Doenjang Jjigae. It still astonishes me how popular this recipe is. I’ve now seen so many people cook it out of my book and that thrills me to my toes!

For those who don’t have my book *yet* you can find a simplified version below:

1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp gochugaru
1/2 cup diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup diced potato
2 tbsp doenjang
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 to 3 cups vegetable broth
1 16 ounce box medium to firm tofu, sliced
2 tbsp scallion greens

Add sesame oil to a ddukbaeggi (Korean clay pot) or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Then, add gochugaru and stir until it begins to foam (about 1 minute). Add onion, garlic, zucchini, potato, along with doenjang. Stir until veggies are evenly coated. Deglaze with soy sauce and add vegetable broth. Bring to a boil (increase heat to medium-high) and cook until potatoes are tender (around 10 to 12 minutes). Add tofu and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Sprinkle with scallion greens and enjoy with rice.

Happy Non-Traditional Holidays! :)

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Joanne Lee Molinaro is a Korean American trial lawyer, New York Times best-selling author, James Beard Award-winner, and host of the Are You Ready podcast. With nearly 5 million fans spread across her social media platforms, Joanne has appeared on The Food Network, CBS Saturday Morning, ABC's Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, PBS, and The Rich Roll Podcast. She's been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, NPR, and CNN; and her debut cookbook was selected as one of “The Best Cookbooks of 2021” by The New York Times and The New Yorker among others.

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[lynnboartsdye]

That looks sooo goood
Aunt Patricia doesn’t know what she’s missing

[lucydavenport]

I'm Chinese born but adopted by a white family as a baby and doenjang jjigae is my go-to comfort food. Grew up eating mainly english food and only started exploring asian food as an adult and korean is so far my favourite by far ❤️

[Scoottheboot]

I sometimes get questions like "what's wrong with American food?!" When I make things like this and my answer is always nothing! But what's wrong with Korean food? Or Japanese or Vietnamese or Indian or Bosnian or Ukrainian or any other kind of food? Also nothing. Every single culture and country in existence has some good damn food and it's a shame when people just don't want to try it because "it's different" that should be WHY you want to try it! (Can you tell I have an aunt Patricia in my life 😭) anyway sorry for the rant this looks absolutely amazing.

[mairimmh]

It looks insanely delicious & perfect for the chilly winter nights 🙌🎄

[josephlim-cq]

I loved your humor at the beginning 😂—it definitely made the video fun and engaging! The Doenjang jjigae recipe looks so delicious and simple to make. It’s great how you break down the steps and show how easy it is to prepare such a flavorful, traditional dish. I can't wait to try making it myself. Thank you for sharing.

[Bloodysimp]

i’m so blessed to have a family that is adventurous and loving of all countries and cultures and religions ;-;
so i have the pleasure and blessing to try things from other cultures

[kcake]

oh my all that tofu makes it look so good! this is really making me want to buy the book just for this

[scholargrrl]

I'm sensing Aunt Patricia will be blessing your heart all season! 😂

[ellayaalynx]

This just brought back high school ptsd 😅. I come to the U.S at age 14 started high school 3 months after my arrival. I hadn't acclimated to the food here so I took food to school on my first week. I took peanut soup with riceball. Everyone's eyes were on me as I walked by my bowl. I was clueless and later complained to my elder sister who was horrified of my actions and explained why. I stopped doing so and got used to eating chicken tender and pizza, still hate pizza.
I am still traumized to the point of not sharing my food with my friends because I am afraid of the reactions 😅.
P.S: I got hooked on tofu due to your videos and they taste awesome.whrn seasoned right!

[drsamthefrog]

Mmmm... looks so yummy in this cold weather

[universallyunique]

Oh my freakin goodness!! (Crossing my fingers to get this cookbook for Christmas!!) I love a good Korean stew. 😋

[chelsey]

Alright, I’m convinced. Definitely making 된장찌개 this week.

[annemontgomery]

I forgot I have your book (busy with a move. Definitely going to try that as I did just buy doenjang!

[kpepperl]

My husband is an American without a sense of adventure when it comes to food 😅... I often say, more for me 😂

[Infiniteluckcharm]

It has probiotics and helps with digestive issues of any kind. I put lots of veggies like: chopped peppers, washed and chopped fermented commercial kimchi(too much MSG gives me a headache), onions stir fry with chili flakes in avocado oil. (Optional: 3-5 Anchovies Halved and innards removed) Use 1 TBsp of Organic Soybean paste or white miso. Then, add veggie broth or water. When it comes to a rolling boil, add washed soybean sprouts and chopped spring onion. Add garlic powder and salt to taste. Enjoy over hot mungbeans in white rice, peas in white rice.

[Infiniteluckcharm]

Nah, this isn’t a holiday food, it’s a staple!

[Cafeallday]

If you make American food in Korea, do they ask “why isn’t it Korean” 😅

[MassbyTrain]

went to a top 50 restaurant in the us today (NYT) and had this exact dish

[Academiacaramelcurlz]

I wanna try this with rice noodles or glass noodles

[heebafatima]

Is deonjang halal? Ive always wanted to try it but im not sure...