Korean Dictionary
How to say “Soybean paste stew” in Korean
된장찌개
Doenjang jjigae
IntermediateFood
Usage & Context
A staple Korean stew made from fermented soybean paste (doenjang) with tofu, vegetables, and mushrooms. Often considered the most quintessential Korean home-cooked dish. Doenjang is a deeply flavorful fermented condiment central to Korean cooking.
Example Sentence
어머니가 끓여주신 된장찌개는 최고예요.
The doenjang jjigae my mother makes is the best.
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