Vegan Doenjang Jjigae
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Doenjang Jjigae but make it vegan 🌱this Korean soybean paste soup is so hearty and filling, perfect for winter nights 😌 here’s how to make it.
Serves 2
Ingredients:
3 diced garlic cloves
1/2 sliced onion
1 bunch of spinach
1/2 carrot, cut into chunks
2 mushrooms, sliced
1/2 potato cubed
1 sliced zucchini
1/2 block of firm tofu sliced
2 cups of water or kombu broth
2 tbsps doenjang
Splash of vinegar to finish it off
Instructions:
In a pot, sauté onion and garlic till softened.
Add in doenjang and let it cook until it’s caramelized and lightly sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Pour in the water or broth then add in carrots and potatoes, the veggies that take the longest to cook.
Bring to a boil and cook for 7-10 mins or until veggies are softened.
Add in the spinach, tofu, and zucchini and cook another 5 mins.
Top with a tiny splash of vinegar, scallions, and some chili flakes.
Enjoy with rice 🍚