Haemuldoenjangjjigae || Seafood Soybean Paste Stew, 해물된장찌개

Haemul Doenjangjjigae is a hearty and flavorful Korean stew that combines the rich taste of soybean paste with a variety of fresh seafood. It’s a popular choice for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

Soybean paste (doenjang)
Water
Assorted seafood (e.g., shrimp, squid, clams, mussels)
Onion
Garlic
Green onions
Red pepper flakes
Soy sauce
Gochujang (Korean chili paste)

Instructions:

Prepare the seafood: Clean the seafood and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Make the broth: In a large pot, combine soybean paste, water, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
Add the seafood: Add the seafood to the boiling broth. Simmer until the seafood is cooked through.
Season the stew: Season the stew with soy sauce and gochujang to taste.
Serve: Serve the stew hot with rice.

Tips:

Fresh seafood: Use fresh, high-quality seafood for the best flavor.
Spiciness: Adjust the spiciness of the stew by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
Toppings: You can add other toppings to the stew, such as tofu, mushrooms, or noodles.

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