Spring Delight! Refreshing Wild Chive Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew) Recipe
Simple and Delicious Doenjang Jjigae Using Spring Season’s Wild Chives
A perfect harmony of fragrant wild chives and savory doenjang! This recipe introduces how to easily and deliciously make wild chive doenjang jjigae, a springtime delicacy that revives your appetite. It’s incredibly tasty when mixed with rice!
Main Ingredients- About 10 bunches of fresh wild chives
- 2 Tbsp savory doenjang (fermented soybean paste)
- 400ml broth (anchovy-kelp or rice water)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 onion
- 1 spicy Cheongyang chili pepper
- A 6cm piece of green onion (about 1/4 stalk)
- 1/4 block firm tofu
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s get ready to make a special springtime dish that awakens your appetite: Wild Chive Doenjang Jjigae!
Step 2
First, let’s prepare the vegetables. Dice the onion into cubes (about 1.5cm) for even distribution in the stew. Slice the zucchini into similar-sized cubes. Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes as well. Finely chop the green onion for a fragrant aroma. Thoroughly wash the wild chives under running water and then cut them into 1cm lengths. For a clearer broth, remove the seeds from the Cheongyang chili pepper before finely mincing it.
Step 3
Now it’s time to cook the stew. Pour 400ml of broth into a pot and add the diced onion and zucchini. Bring it to a boil over medium heat. Once the zucchini starts to become slightly translucent, add 2 tablespoons of doenjang and stir well until it dissolves completely, ensuring there are no lumps. Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat slightly.
Step 4
After the doenjang is well dissolved, let it simmer again. When the stew comes to a rolling boil, add 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic and the minced Cheongyang chili pepper. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface with a spoon for a clearer and cleaner broth. Finally, taste the stew. If it’s not salty enough, add a little more doenjang or season with salt to your preference. Once the seasoning is just right, add the chopped wild chives and tofu, and simmer for a short while longer. Your delicious Wild Chive Doenjang Jjigae is ready!
Step 5
The aromatic Wild Chive Doenjang Jjigae, with its subtle fragrance, is finally complete! It’s beneficial to boost your immunity with wild chives during the spring. In these times where it’s easy to lose track of the seasons while staying indoors, why not experience spring with this delicious stew? The unique pungent yet fragrant flavor of wild chives will bring the spirit of spring into your home.
Step 6
A bowl of warm rice with a ladleful of this Wild Chive Doenjang Jjigae feels like it brings back your appetite! The slightly pungent taste of wild chives fills your mouth, providing a pleasant boost of energy. It’s also incredibly delicious mixed into rice, so be sure to try making it!
