Dried Pollack Doenjang-jjigae, The Key Is to Stir-fry the Dried Pollack First to Create a Milky Broth

Steps

1. 1

   Soak the dried pollack in water for 2 minutes

2. 2

   Cut the radish into thin rectangular slices, dice the onion, halve and slice the zucchini into half-moons, thinly slice the green onion and chili peppers, and cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces

3. 3

   Squeeze out the water from the dried pollack and cut into large pieces

4. 4

   Heat perilla oil (1T) in a clay pot, add the dried pollack and sliced radish, and stir-fry

5. 5

   Add 1 cup of water and boil vigorously to create a milky broth

6. 6

   Once the broth turns milky, add 2 more cups of water, doenjang (3T), onion, zucchini, and tofu, and boil vigorously, then add green onion, cheongyang chili peppers, and red pepper powder (1T) and bring to a final boil