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How to use doenjang beyond one stew

Start with the amount in the recipe: soybean paste already contributes salt and a strong fermented flavor.

Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew)
Dish reference photo; not a step-by-step photo of this adjustment. 스물셋 · CC BY 4.0

What to try

  1. Make doenjang jjigae with tofu and vegetables for a direct introduction to the paste.

  2. Try the linked pajeon recipe, where a smaller amount seasons the batter.

  3. Dissolve lumps into a little liquid before mixing; taste before adding more salt.

Make a small adjustment, then check the result before changing the whole batch.

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