# Doenjang jjigae (from Maangchi)

Video: [Korean soybean paste stew (Doenjang-jjigae: 된장찌개)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slj_fM1jQVo) by [Maangchi](https://www.youtube.com/@Maangchi).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.10 per serving, ~$9.30 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$16.90* per serving (85%) vs ordering out (~$20.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate at ~$20, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 cup potato
- 1 cup onion
- 1 cup zucchini
- some green chilli pepper _(amount estimated)_
- 4 cloves garlic
- 7 large dried anchovy
- 4 large shrimp
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 5 tbsp doenjang
- 1 pack tofu
- some green onion _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [1:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slj_fM1jQVo&t=87s) Peel and dice the potato into small cubes.
2. [2:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slj_fM1jQVo&t=134s) Peel and dice the onion into small cubes.
3. [2:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slj_fM1jQVo&t=152s) Cut the zucchini into slices and then small pieces.
4. [3:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slj_fM1jQVo&t=189s) Slice the green chilli peppers.
5. [3:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slj_fM1jQVo&t=195s) Mince the garlic cloves.
6. [3:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slj_fM1jQVo&t=204s) Prepare the dried anchovies by discarding the heads and guts, or placing them in a pouch.
7. [4:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slj_fM1jQVo&t=256s) Clean and remove intestines from the large tiger shrimp, then chop them into small pieces.
8. [5:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slj_fM1jQVo&t=309s) Combine potato, onion, zucchini, chilli pepper, garlic, anchovy pouch, and shrimp in the earthenware pot.
9. [5:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slj_fM1jQVo&t=310s) Pour water into the pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat for about 15 minutes.
10. [5:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slj_fM1jQVo&t=337s) Add doenjang (soybean paste) to the boiling soup and mix well.
11. [6:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slj_fM1jQVo&t=368s) Cover the pot partially, turn down heat to medium, and cook for 20 minutes.
12. [6:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slj_fM1jQVo&t=377s) Cut the tofu into small half-inch cubes.
13. [6:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slj_fM1jQVo&t=393s) Chop the green onions.
14. [6:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slj_fM1jQVo&t=398s) Add the diced tofu and chopped green onions to the stew, and cook for a few more minutes.
15. [9:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slj_fM1jQVo&t=575s) Serve the doenjang-jjigae hot with cooked rice.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- earthenware pot
- measuring cup
- spoon

## What the video didn't say

- Servings not stated
- Total preparation and cooking time not explicitly stated

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