Nutrient-Rich Tofu Doenjang Stew: The Perfect Appetite Booster!
A Delicious Tofu Doenjang Recipe to Tempt Your Taste Buds When You Have No Appetite
Introducing Tofu Doenjang, a flavor-packed stew that will make you devour a bowl of rice even when you have no appetite! It’s easy to make using leftover vegetables from your fridge and creamy tofu. Adding enoki mushrooms provides a delightful chewy texture. It’s especially wonderful served with steamed cabbage wraps for a harmonious meal. Try this simple Tofu Doenjang recipe and create a delicious meal!
Main Ingredients- 1/2 block Firm Tofu
- 1 pack Enoki Mushrooms
- 1/3 Onion
- 1/4 Zucchini
- 1/4 Green Onion
- A little Cheongyang Pepper (optional)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 200ml Water
- 2 Tbsp Perilla Oil
- 1 Tbsp Cooking Oil
Seasoning Paste- 2 Tbsp Doenjang (Soybean Paste) (2 heaping tablespoons)
- 1/2 Tbsp Gochujang (Red Pepper Paste)
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Red Pepper Flakes)
- 1 Tbsp Maesilcheong (Plum Syrup)
- 1 Tbsp Mirin (Cooking Wine)
- 1 Tbsp Perilla Seed Powder
- 2 Tbsp Doenjang (Soybean Paste) (2 heaping tablespoons)
- 1/2 Tbsp Gochujang (Red Pepper Paste)
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Red Pepper Flakes)
- 1 Tbsp Maesilcheong (Plum Syrup)
- 1 Tbsp Mirin (Cooking Wine)
- 1 Tbsp Perilla Seed Powder
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Add a bit of Cheongyang pepper for a touch of spice. You can omit this if you don’t like spicy food. Feel free to substitute vegetables with others like potatoes or shiitake mushrooms according to your preference.
Step 2
Wash the onion and zucchini, then finely dice them into small cubes, about 0.5cm in size.
Step 3
Cut the green onion in half lengthwise and chop it finely. If using Cheongyang pepper, remove the seeds and mince it.
Step 4
Trim the base of the enoki mushrooms and cut them into pieces about the length of a finger joint.
Step 5
Use a fork to mash the tofu until it’s smooth and lump-free. This will add a creamy texture to the Doenjang stew.
Step 6
In a small bowl, combine the doenjang, gochujang, gochugaru, maesilcheong, mirin, and perilla seed powder. Mix well to create the seasoning paste.
Step 7
Heat a pan over medium heat and add the perilla oil and cooking oil. Sauté the chopped onion, green onion, and minced garlic until fragrant.
Step 8
Once the onion becomes translucent, add the zucchini and enoki mushrooms. Stir-fry until the vegetables are slightly softened.
Step 9
Pour in 200ml of water and bring the stew to a boil.
Step 10
Once the water boils, add all of the prepared seasoning paste and stir to combine.
Step 11
Add the mashed tofu and minced Cheongyang pepper to the pot. Stir everything together and simmer over medium-low heat.
Step 12
Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 7-8 minutes. The stew will thicken as the liquid reduces to a desirable consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more doenjang. Your delicious Tofu Doenjang is ready!
Step 13
Serve alongside warm steamed cabbage wraps or spoon generously over a bowl of freshly cooked rice for a delightful meal. Enjoy with various other fresh greens!
