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Quick and Simple Korean Doenjang Chigae (Bean Paste/Tofu Soup)
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Quick and Simple Korean Doenjang Chigae (Bean Paste/Tofu Soup)

8 ingredients 15 min + 25 min 6 servings openrecipes
Quick and Simple Korean Doenjang Chigae (Bean Paste/Tofu Soup)

"One of the most simple and quick dishes I learned to make while in Korea. Doenjang is a fermented soybean paste that can be found in Asian grocers."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

148
Calories
10g
Protein
5g
Fat
18g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 7 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Tofu 100g firm 76
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Water not in our table 0
Soy Bean not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Korean soy bean paste (doenjang)
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1/2 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced

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