Kim Dae-seok's Blue Crab Doenjang Jjigae

• 2 tablespoons store-bought doenjang
• 1 tablespoon cheonggukjang
• 1/2 onion
• 2 green chili peppers
• 1 red chili pepper
• 1/2 zucchini
• 1 scallion
• handful of dried anchovies for broth
• handful of dried shrimp
• 1 piece dried kelp
• 1 whole cut blue crab
• 150g tofu
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 640ml water

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Briefly microwave the dried anchovies and shrimp to reduce fishy odor and moisture.
• Sautéing doenjang and cheonggukjang in oil first enhances their savory aroma.
• Wash napa cabbage thoroughly under running water, ensuring all leaf surfaces are cleaned.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want to recreate the rich, satisfying taste of doenjang jjigae from a Korean grill house.
• ⭐People seeking a clean, savory version of doenjang jjigae without the strong smell of cheonggukjang.
• ⭐Fans of deeply flavored, refreshing seafood-based broths.