Gangdoenjang || Seasoned Soybean Paste, 调味大酱, 調味大醬, カンテンジャン, 강된장 1

Gangdoenjang is a thick, savory Korean stew made with soybean paste (doenjang). It’s often served with rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves with other side dishes.

Ingredients:

• Soybean paste (doenjang)
• Water
• Pork belly or other meat (optional)
• Zucchini
• Onion
• Green onion
• Garlic
• Red pepper paste (gochujang)
• Red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
• Soy sauce
• Sugar

Instructions:

1. Prepare the ingredients:
   • Cut the pork belly, zucchini, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
   • Mince the garlic and green onion.
2. Cook the meat:
   • If using meat, sauté it in a pot until browned.
3. Add the vegetables:
   • Add the zucchini, onion, and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
4. Combine the ingredients:
   • Add the soybean paste, red pepper paste, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, and sugar to the pot.
   • Pour in water to cover the ingredients.
5. Simmer:
   • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the flavors are well-combined and the sauce has thickened.
6. Serve:
   • Serve hot with rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves with other side dishes.

Tips:

• For a spicier stew, add more red pepper paste and red pepper flakes.
• You can adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more or less water.
• If you don’t have pork belly, you can use other types of meat, such as beef or chicken.
• You can also add other vegetables, such as mushrooms or carrots, to the stew.