Dried Shrimp and Potato Doenjang Guk (Korean Soybean Paste Stew)
Delicious Dried Shrimp and Potato Doenjang Guk Without Stock
With the chilly weather lately, all I crave are warm, comforting soups! Today, I’m sharing how to make a hearty potato doenjang guk flavored with dried shrimp. Don’t worry if you don’t have pre-made stock; this recipe is packed with flavor from simple ingredients. Enjoy this nourishing and delicious Korean stew!
Main Ingredients
- 1 small potato
- 1/2 small onion
- 1/6 zucchini (or Korean zucchini/Aehobak)
- A small amount of green onion
For the Broth Flavor
- 1 Tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
- 1 Tbsp dried shrimp
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
- 1 Tbsp dried shrimp
- 1 tsp minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash and prepare all the ingredients for the stew. Peel the potatoes and onion. Trim and cut the zucchini and green onion into manageable sizes.
Step 2
If you’re making a single serving, it’s easy to gauge the water quantity by filling your serving bowl first, then pouring that amount into the pot. Prepare about 1.5 to 2 cups of water.
Step 3
Pour the water into the pot and dissolve 1 tablespoon of doenjang through a sieve. Sifting the doenjang will help it dissolve smoothly without lumps, resulting in a silkier broth.
Step 4
Add 1 tablespoon of dried shrimp to the pot; these will lend a deep umami flavor to the broth, making it richer and more satisfying.
Step 5
Cut the potatoes and onion into bite-sized pieces, about 0.7cm thick, in a fan shape. Slice the zucchini into half-moons or fan shapes, and thinly slice the green onion diagonally.
Step 6
Once the doenjang-infused water starts to boil, add the prepared potatoes and onion. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat initially to help them cook quickly.
Step 7
When the stew is boiling vigorously, reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, which usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
Step 8
Once the potatoes are almost cooked, add the sliced zucchini and green onions. Finally, stir in 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and let it simmer for another minute or two.
Step 9
When the zucchini and green onions are tender, turn off the heat. Ladle the delicious dried shrimp and potato doenjang guk into bowls. Enjoy a satisfying meal with this savory and refreshing Korean stew!
