doenjang jigae game changing step

I was so shocked how much this one step leveled up the taste of my doenjang jigae.

So usually, ppl will first lightly cook the meat, pour the water in (i poured in dried anchovy stock water), I place cut up krn radish and onion in the boiling pot. Then, put a scoop of doenjang paste. Let the pot continue to boil for a few minutes (1-3mins).

*** Turn the burner off completely, let the pot of jigae naturally cool to room temperature.****

When you’re ready for your jigae, boil your pot, add your favorite veges, seasonings, and finishing touches. Done.

wow… The cooling step literally made my radishes into heaven. The radish juice and doenjang paste just merge and i duno what happened to change the taste so drastically into something so delicious.

I learned this watching baekjongwon’s yt channel. ppl should seriously try!

https://youtu.be/3-xgRrEX-sQ?si=KVIgX3yH5U2WpCLj