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Use a strainer to dissolve it smoothly if desired.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the 60g of soybean paste","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the onion and zucchini. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the onion and zucchini","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the cubed tofu and minced garlic. Simmer for another 3-5 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the cubed tofu and minced garlic","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Top with chopped green onions and serve hot with steamed rice.","group":"Serving","title":"Top with chopped green onions","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For a deeper flavor, use dried anchovy and kelp stock instead of plain water. The saltiness of doenjang varies by brand, so adjust the amount to your preference.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["pot","knife","cutting board"],"diet":["high_protein","low_fat"],"allergens":["soy"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"bowl","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The stew tastes even better the next day as flavors meld."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until bubbling."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e2ae9b1de8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=35cff7fb-45a9-496f-9016-7db21223b71b","imageAlt":"Doenjang-jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["korean","stew","doenjang","healthy","savory","comfort food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Doenjang-jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T20:06:14.444Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T20:06:14.444Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_ec6288b434","slug":"hot-and-sour-soup","title":"Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯)","description":"A classic, comforting East Asian soup that perfectly balances the heat of white pepper with the tang of black vinegar, filled with textures of silky tofu, crunchy bamboo shoots, and earthy mushrooms.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["soup","appetizer"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ec6288b434%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=301700b3-26d4-40c1-83b4-7da8431b02a9","imageAlt":"Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯) — recipe cover","tags":["spicy","sour","healthy","warm","traditional","tofu","mushrooms"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_7151041d49","slug":"korean-soft-tofu-stew-sundubu-jjigae","title":"Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Sundubu-jjigae)","description":"A comforting, bubbling Korean stew made with silken tofu, savory aromatics, and a spicy chili oil base. 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