Doenjang Jjigae (된장찌개)
Fermented soybean-paste stew with tofu and vegetables.
- Korean name
- 된장찌개
- Spice level
- Mild
- Flavor
- savory · fermented
- Typically contains
- soybean paste, tofu
- Vegetarian / vegan
- Sometimes — vegetable-forward, but anchovy broth, fish sauce or meat garnish is common. Ask first
- Also written as
- dwenjang jjigae, doenjang chigae, soybean paste stew, denjang
Nutrition
| Calories | 46 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 4.44 g |
| Protein | 3.38 g |
| Fat | 1.63 g |
| Sodium | 318 mg |
Per serving (~200g): ≈92 kcal · sodium ≈636 mg (32% of the WHO daily guideline, 2,000 mg)
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