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Doenjang-jjigae 된장찌개

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Doenjang-jjigae (Korean: 된장찌개; pronounced [twen.dʑaŋ.t͈ɕi.ɡɛ]), referred to in English as soybean paste stew, is a Korean traditional jjigae (stew-type dish), made from the primary ingredient of doenjang (soybean paste), and additional optional ingredients of vegetables, seafood, and meat. It is one of the most iconic and popular traditional dishes in Korean cuisine, and is often eaten regularly regardless of occasion or time of day. Doenjang-jjigae was initially made with home-made doenjang; however, due to extensive industrialisation of soybean paste, households and restaurants nowadays use factory-made doenjang instead as their ingredient. From traditional to modern Korean cuisine, doenjang has become one of the most frequently used jang (sauce/paste).

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Doenjang-jjigae (된장찌개) — verified Korean dish / food.

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• Country of origin: Korea
• Made from: doenjang
• Korean Name: 된장찌개
• English Name: soybean paste stew
• Type: jjigae
• Primary Ingredient: doenjang
• Cuisine: Korean
• English Description: soybean paste stew
• Category: 찌개
• Main Ingredient: 된장

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Dietary

vegetarian option — KoreaAPI editorial note (not cross-verified)

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