Brisket Bean Paste Stew (Chadolbagi Doenjang Jjigae): Recipe for Deep and Rich Flavor
Brisket Bean Paste Stew (Chadolbagi Doenjang Jjigae): Recipe for Deep and Rich Flavor
Deep Flavor at Home! Golden Recipe for Brisket Doenjang Jjigae
Doenjang Jjigae is the eternal soul food for Koreans! When savory brisket is added, the broth’s flavor transforms completely. Today, we’ll share a special secret to making Brisket Doenjang Jjigae even more delicious. This recipe, featuring a rich broth and abundant umami, promises an unforgettable meal that will warm your body and soul on a chilly day.
Ingredients- Brisket slices: 7-8 pieces
- Onion: 1/4
- Green onion: 1/5 stalk
- Zucchini: 1/4
- Green chili pepper: 1
- Shiitake mushroom: 1
- Chives: a small handful
- Doenjang (Korean soybean paste): 1.5 Tbsp
- Anchovy broth or water: 1.5 cups (300ml)
- Gochugaru (Korean chili powder): 0.5 Tbsp
- Minced garlic: 1 Tbsp
- Tofu: 1/2 block
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables for the stew. Slice the 1/4 onion and 1/4 zucchini into bite-sized pieces. Cut 1/5 stalk of green onion diagonally.
Step 2
Remove the stems from the shiitake mushroom and slice it thinly. Finely chop 1 green chili pepper, removing seeds for a spicy kick. Wash and cut the chives into appropriate lengths; they will be added at the end.
Step 3
Now, prepare a ttukbaegi (earthenware pot) or a regular pot for cooking. Add 7-8 slices of brisket and cook them over medium-low heat in the preheated pot to render their fat. This will release the savory aroma of the brisket.
Step 4
Once the brisket is somewhat cooked and has released its fat, add 1.5 Tbsp of doenjang and stir-fry it together with the brisket. The doenjang will develop a deeper flavor as it fries in the rendered fat. Next, add the sliced green onions and stir-fry briefly to infuse their aroma.
Step 5
After stir-frying the ingredients well, pour in 1.5 cups (300ml) of anchovy broth or water, and bring it to a boil over high heat. Boiling the broth will significantly enhance the stew’s depth of flavor.
Step 6
To add a pleasant spiciness to the broth, stir in 0.5 Tbsp of gochugaru. If you prefer it spicier, feel free to add a little more.
Step 7
Once the broth is boiling, add all the prepared onion, zucchini, and shiitake mushrooms. As the vegetables cook, the stew’s flavor will become even richer.
Step 8
When the stew is bubbling and the vegetables are tender, add the 1/2 block of tofu cut into pieces. Finally, add the prepared chives and chopped green chili peppers and simmer briefly. Your delicious Brisket Doenjang Jjigae is now complete!
Step 9
This stew boasts a depth and richness of broth incomparable to regular doenjang jjigae. The fatty savoriness of the brisket, the comforting taste of doenjang, and the spicy kick of gochugaru create a perfect harmony that awakens the palate.
Step 10
A small change, just a few slices of brisket, completely elevates the quality of your doenjang jjigae. Enjoy a deep, savory flavor at home with this special recipe!
