Cultural background
Soybean paste soup is commonly found in Korean home meals, ideal for a simple breakfast or lunch with rice. It is especially perceived as a warm soup that comforts the stomach.
Similar dishes
Doenjang
된장 · doenjang
Doenjang, a traditional Korean soybean paste made by fermenting soybeans, is a basic seasoning used in various dishes. It is characterized by its salty and deep flavor, primarily utilized in stews, soups, and seasoned vegetable dishes.
Soybean Paste Knife Noodle Soup
된장칼국수 · doenjang-kalguksu
A warm noodle dish made with wheat flour dough cut into noodles and boiled in broth seasoned with soybean paste.
Doenjang Jjigae
된장찌개 · doenjang-jjigae
A traditional Korean stew made by simmering fermented soybean paste with tofu and vegetables.
Dakgaejang
닭개장 · dak-gae-jang
A soup dish made by boiling chicken and a variety of vegetables with red chili powder for a hearty kick, characterized by its spicy and deep flavor.
Yukgaejang
육개장 · yuk-gae-jang
A spicy soup dish made with beef, fernbrake, and bean sprouts cooked in hot pepper oil. The broth is rich and spicy, and it tastes even better when eaten with rice.
Doenjang Jjigae Baekban (Soybean Paste Stew Set Meal)
된장찌개백반 · doenjang-jjigae-baekban
This is a traditional Korean meal served with a soybean paste stew, rice, and a variety of side dishes. The rich and savory doenjang jjigae pairs perfectly with the rice, and an assortment of banchan is provided.
Pufferfish Soup
복국 · bok-guk
A clear and light soup dish primarily made with pufferfish, popular for hangover recovery. It features soft-cooked pufferfish meat and a refreshing broth after removing the fish's toxins. It is usually eaten with steamed rice and seasoned with salt at the table.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Slice the radish and zucchini thinly and cut the tofu into small pieces.
- 2Put water and kelp in a pot and bring to a boil, then remove the kelp.
- 3Dissolve the soybean paste and add the prepared vegetables and tofu to boil.
- 4Add chopped green onion and boil one more time to adjust the flavor.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Some soybean paste may contain animal ingredients, so vegetarians should be cautious.
How to order
된장국 주세요
Doen-jang-guk ju-se-yo
Please give me soybean paste soup