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Doenjang Jjigae - Korean Soybean Paste Stew

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30 min

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10 ingredients or less

Budget-friendly
Doenjang (된장) is a Korean paste made from fermented soybeans. It has a deep, salty and umami flavour that is often compared to the Japanese miso paste. In this recipe, we combine it with gochujang, a spicy fermented paste that is made of rice and red peppers to create a deliciously cozy stew.

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Total

30 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

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soy

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sesame

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peanut

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tree nut

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gluten

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Ewelina - Feb. 27, 2026, 9:27 p.m.

I love Korean couisine. Thanks for this recipe ❤️ It tastes amazing even if you overdo gochujang 🔥🤣

PUL small logo PUL Team - Feb. 27, 2026, 9:41 p.m.

So glad that you enjoyed it, Ewelina, thanks for the love! 🤗

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Joanne - Dec. 4, 2024, 5:19 p.m.

This was an excellent version and we now make it weekly.

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Martunia - April 6, 2024, 9:05 p.m.

I had this with rice, oi muchim and kimchi. A very tasty end to the day 😋

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Nina - March 19, 2024, 10:26 a.m.

Usually Doenjang jjigae is made without gochujang and has lots of garlic. Doenjang paste has a unique earthy flavour and is stronger than miso paste. Take care that there are usually two versions (1 mild and 2 stronger) of doenjang in asian stores. This broth with gochujang is also very nice for ramyeon or dumpling soup. Love that you added Korean recipes <3

PUL small logo PUL Team - March 20, 2024, 11:01 p.m.

We're glad you enjoyed the recipe and thanks for sharing the insight, Nina! Using the broth with gochujang for other dishes like ramyeon or dumpling soup sounds like a fantastic idea. Enjoy your culinary adventures 🥰

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louise - Feb. 26, 2024, 3:42 p.m.

Really nice tasting, but a bit too much tofu for me to eat in one go.

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Flo - Jan. 4, 2024, 2:03 a.m.

Love this dish! I used miso instead of Doenjang, tastes fabulous. I made the cucumber salad in the meantime and it was awesome. Cooking has been so much fun with PUL app, especially with the timer function!! Thank you Sadia! One thing I’m going to try is to add 4 cup of water instead next time, I like it less watery:)

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 4, 2024, 5:03 a.m.

Aw we're so happy to hear you're enjoying the cooking with app, Flo, thank you! 🤩

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Nia - Jan. 3, 2024, 2:56 a.m.

Substituted miso paste for doenjang. I thought it was very tasty! Did not need to add more salt. Might add Bok choy or mushrooms for a heartier meal next time. I really loved how quick and easy this was!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 4, 2024, 12:12 a.m.

We're so happy that the stew was enjoyed, Nia! Thanks for taking the time to share the review 🤗

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Kaddy _ - Nov. 7, 2023, 5:53 p.m.

Love this recipy! Added mushrooms and carrots for additional nutrition and some vegan mushroom seasoning for the extra umami flavor !
I really enjoyed it ❤️

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Veronica - Sept. 24, 2023, 8:12 p.m.

We enjoyed this for dinner today. I’m so grateful for your delicious recipes and accurate time estimates… it encourages me to cook a good meal in not so much time ❤️this was a hearty soup for the first crisp days of fall 🍂

PUL small logo PUL Team - Sept. 24, 2023, 10:14 p.m.

Aw we're so honoured to hear, Veronica, thank you! Warm soup on crisp autumn days is the best 🤗

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Luiza Alice - July 20, 2023, 4:24 p.m.

Hey, I suppose I can use miso instead of this other paste I don’t have ? Thanks :)

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 25, 2023, 12:51 a.m.

Hey Luiza, yes you can. Just be sure to give the stew a taste and add more salt or other spices if you think it needs it 😊

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