Doenjang Tofu Stew

Doenjang Tofu Stew is a stew or soup recipe ready in 25 min. It makes 4 servings, each 300 kcal with 28 g protein. Beginner level, 11 ingredients.

Recipe by @bitesofberi, adapted and measured by Cookpath.

  • 25 min10 min hands-on
  • Beginnerlevel
  • 300kcal a serving
  • 28 gprotein
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Doenjang Tofu Stew

What is Doenjang Tofu Stew

A Korean soybean paste stew of soft tofu, potatoes and vegetables in an anchovy stock broth.

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How to make Doenjang Tofu Stew

Tips from the cook

  • Use a firm tofu that is still soft, not extra-firm: it soaks up the broth and stays tender.
  • Use anchovy stock, dashi or another seafood stock; plain water lacks flavour. Dashi powder or stock bags make it easy.
  • Doenjang is not miso or gochujang, so stick to doenjang. Use more or less gochugaru to taste.
  • Add shrimp or thinly sliced beef or pork, or swap in the vegetables you like.
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Meal prep and storage

Keeps 3–4 days in the fridge or 3–4 months in the freezer.

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Doenjang Tofu Stew substitutions

Out of something, or cooking around an allergy. Each swap was checked against a source.

Anchovy stock2 options
  • Kombu + dried shiitake stock 1:1 by volume

    Less deep sea flavour.

  • Vegetable stock cube stock 1:1

    Most stock cubes list celery.

    Still contains celery.

From the cook: kombu + shiitake stock works well because doenjang carries most flavour.

Doenjang2 options
  • White or red miso 1:1

    Sweeter; check gluten on label.

    Still contains soy.

  • Mild doubanjiang use 3/4

    Spicy.

    Still contains soy.

Onion2 options
  • Leek, white and light-green part 1:1 by volume

    Still an allium; raw dishes.

  • Fennel bulb, finely diced 1:1 by volume

    Sweet aniseed note; raw dishes.

Firm tofu0 option
    Mushrooms3 options
    • Zucchini (courgette), salted and drained 1:1 by weight

      Soft and watery.

    • Caramelised onions 1:1 by weight

      Sweeter.

    • Extra-firm tofu 1:1 by weight

      Breaks down in long cooking.

      Still contains soy.

    Gochugaru2 options
    • Sweet paprika + cayenne (3:1) 1:1 by volume

      Less fruity.

    • Sweet paprika alone 1:1

      No heat.

    Fresh chilli2 options
    • Mild bell pepper, finely chopped 1:1

      No heat.

    • Leave out (heat is optional) leave out (optional heat only)
    Spring onions2 options
    • Chives 1:1 by volume, add at end

      Not cooked well.

    • Leek, thin use 1/2 as much (stronger)

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