Non vegKorea
Cheonggukjang jjigae
The funkiest stew in Korea. Fast fermented soybeans, kimchi and tofu, pure depth.
30 minTime
26 gProtein each
mediumSpice
Fast fermented beansMake it your way
Grandma's wayFast fermented soybean stew with kimchi and tofu.
The original257kcalsame
26 gproteinsame
7 gfibresame
30minutessame
Water2½ cups
Dried salted fisha handful dried anchovies
Kombu1 small piece
Natto150 g cheonggukjang (or natto)
Doenjang1 tbsp
Napa cabbage kimchi⅔ cup, chopped
Firm tofu200 g, cubed
Zucchini (courgette, baby marrow)½, diced
Onion½ small, diced
Garlic3 cloves, minced
Green chilli2, sliced
Gochugaru2 tsp
Spring onion (green onion, scallion)1 stalk, choppedMethod
- 1Simmer the anchovies and kelp in the water for 10 minutes, then remove.
- 2Add kimchi, onion and zucchini and simmer 5 minutes.
- 3Stir in doenjang and half the cheonggukjang, then the tofu, garlic and gochugaru; simmer 5 minutes.
- 4Add the remaining cheonggukjang, chilli and spring onion and cook 1 minute.
Serve it like thisBring the pot straight to the table, bubbling, with rice and a couple of namul; scoop over rice.