Okjubu's Soybean Paste Stew

A rich, savory soybean paste stew with pork and crisp radish, delivering a deeply satisfying broth

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those seeking a deep, authentic broth-based dish
  • People looking for a fail-proof, delicious side-dish stew recipe

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • pork 150g
  • soybean paste 1 pack
  • radish 1/5 head
  • tofu 1/2 block
  • green onion 1/2 bunch
  • green chili pepper 1
  • red chili pepper 1
  • beef bone broth 500ml
  • red chili powder 1 tablespoon
  • minced garlic 1 tablespoon
  • light soy sauce 1 tablespoon
  • vegetable oil 1 tablespoon

Recipe 🍳

  1. Cut radish and tofu into bite-sized pieces, and finely chop green onion and chili peppers.
  2. Mix red chili powder, minced garlic, and light soy sauce to make the seasoning paste.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a clay pot, add pork, seasoning paste, and a portion of soybean paste, then sauté until fragrant.
  4. Once the pork is cooked through, pour in beef bone broth, add the sliced radish and remaining soybean paste, and simmer together.
  5. When the broth begins to bubble, add tofu, green onion, and chili peppers, and cook briefly to finish.
  1. Prepare vegetables and tofu, and make the seasoning paste.
  2. Sauté pork, seasoning paste, and soybean paste in a clay pot.
  3. Add beef bone broth and radish, and simmer thoroughly.
  4. Add tofu, green onion, and chili peppers, and simmer briefly.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Sautéing pork with the soybean paste seasoning first removes any off-flavors and deepens the overall taste.
  • You can use rice washing water or dried anchovy broth instead of beef bone broth for a cleaner, refreshing flavor.
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