Doenjang Jjigae Tagine Stew
A flavorful fusion of Korean doenjang jjigae and Moroccan tagine stew, combining rich soybean paste with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- β2 tablespoons Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
- β1 teaspoon Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
- β1/2 teaspoon Ground ginger
- β1/2 teaspoon Cumin powder
- β1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
- β1 tablespoon Tagine spices (cinnamon, ginger, cumin)
- β2 cups Water
- β2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- β1 medium, chopped Onions
- β3 cloves, minced Garlic
- β1 medium, sliced Zucchini
- β2 medium, sliced Carrots
- β2 tablespoons, chopped (optional) Zesty preserved lemon
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add onions and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes.
- 3
Add doenjang, gochugaru, ginger, cumin, and cinnamon; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
- 4
Add tagine spices, water, zucchini, and carrots; bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 20 minutes.
- 6
Stir in chopped preserved lemon, if using.
- 7
Season with salt to taste.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds, if desired.