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Doenjang Jjigae (Korean Soybean Stew)

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A bubbling, deeply savoury Korean soybean paste stew packed with tofu, courgette and mushrooms. Rustic, restorative, and the dish every Korean grandmother could make in her sleep.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 20 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.90

Approx £3.60 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Doenjang Jjigae (Korean Soybean Stew)

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Cube the tofu, slice the courgette and mushrooms, dice the onion.
  2. 2
    In a clay pot or heavy pan, whisk the doenjang and gochujang into the water with the crushed garlic.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil and add the onion and courgette. Simmer 8 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add the mushrooms and tofu. Simmer 6-8 more minutes to thicken slightly.
  5. 5
    Stir in the chilli and most of the spring onions. Off the heat, drizzle with sesame oil and top with remaining onion.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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