Korean Food Guide
된장찌개
doenjang-jjigae · Soybean paste stew
Spice A little warm
What it is
An earthy stew of fermented soybean paste — Korea's everyday comfort soup, milder than kimchi stew.
Main ingredients
Doenjang, tofu, zucchini, onion, potato, sometimes clams.
How to order
된장찌개 덜 짜게 해 주실 수 있어요?doenjang-jjigae deol jjage hae jusil su isseoyo?Could you make the doenjang stew a little less salty?
First time?
Often comes free or cheap after a barbecue meal — ask for 된장찌개 with your rice.
Spice levels are tinyhaha's own rough judgment; restaurants vary.
Frequently asked questions
What is doenjang-jjigae (된장찌개)?
Doenjang-jjigae (된장찌개, Soybean paste stew) is an earthy stew of fermented soybean paste — Korea's everyday comfort soup, milder than kimchi stew.
Is doenjang-jjigae spicy?
On tinyhaha's 0–4 scale doenjang-jjigae is a 1: A little warm. Heat varies by restaurant.
What is in doenjang-jjigae?
The main ingredients of doenjang-jjigae are: Doenjang, tofu, zucchini, onion, potato, sometimes clams.
How do you order doenjang-jjigae in Korean?
Say “된장찌개 덜 짜게 해 주실 수 있어요?” (doenjang-jjigae deol jjage hae jusil su isseoyo?) — it means “Could you make the doenjang stew a little less salty?”
Any tips for eating doenjang-jjigae the first time?
Often comes free or cheap after a barbecue meal — ask for 된장찌개 with your rice.