된장찌개Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew)

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doen-jang jji-gae
Mild
Stews (jjigae)

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Savory stew of fermented soybean paste with tofu, zucchini, potato and onion.

Usual recipe onlyEverything on this page is the typical recipe. It never tells you a restaurant's dish is safe; for that, check the restaurant menu or ask staff.

What's in it

6 pieces

Doenjangsoybean paste
Tofu
Zucchini, potato, onion
Chili pepper
Anchovy broth
Sometimes beef, clams or shrimp

Pieces follow the usual recipe. Each restaurant can differ.

Hidden ingredients

Looks vegetable-only, but the broth is usually made with dried anchovies. Some doenjang pastes contain wheat.

Hidden ingredients in its usual recipe

Anchovy broth 멸치 육수

Common allergens

Allergy-related ingredients

usually: Soy usually
usually: Fish usually
sometimes: Wheat sometimes
sometimes: Squid, octopus & clams sometimes
sometimes: Shrimp & crab sometimes

Dietary restrictions (meat, alcohol, garlic and onion family, honey)

usually: Garlic, onion, scallion & chives usually
sometimes: Beef sometimes

Gluten (for gluten avoidance; a wheat allergy is listed above)

sometimes: Gluten (wheat, barley, rye) sometimes

Cross-contact: shared oil, grills and tools are not covered by any recipe. Ask staff.

Not vegan as usually made.
Not vegetarian as usually made.
Some restaurants may offer ingredient changes. Ask before ordering.Removing a visible ingredient does not guarantee that sauces, stock, seasonings or shared equipment are free from it.

Good to know

Ask: 멸치 육수 들어가요? (Is there anchovy broth?)

General tip, not based on your settings. Your own order sentence is under "Questions to ask staff". Removing a visible ingredient does not guarantee that sauces, stock, seasonings or shared equipment are free from it.

Questions to ask staff

Point to the Korean. Set what you avoid to get your own questions.

콩 들어가나요?
Is there soy in it? (core: part of the base, broth or main ingredient)
생선 들어가나요?
Is there fish in it? (core: part of the base, broth or main ingredient)
마늘·양파·파·부추 들어가나요?
Is there garlic, onion, scallion, chives in it? (core: part of the base, broth or main ingredient)
밀 들어가나요?
Is there wheat in it? (in some recipes; depends on the kitchen)
소고기 들어가나요?
Is there beef in it? (in some recipes; depends on the kitchen)
오징어, 문어, 조개, 굴 들어가나요?
Is there squid/clam in it? (in some recipes; depends on the kitchen)
새우, 게 들어가나요?
Is there shrimp/crab in it? (in some recipes; depends on the kitchen)
글루텐 들어가나요?
Is there gluten in it? (in some recipes; depends on the kitchen)
국물이나 양념에도 들어가나요?
Is it in the broth or the seasoning too?

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