Doenjang Jjigae
A savory Korean stew made with doenjang (fermented soybean paste), tofu, zucchini, mushrooms, and anchovy broth.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- doenjang
- tofu (Soy)
- zucchini
- mushrooms
- anchovy broth (Fish)
- garlic
- green onions
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- anchovy broth as the soup base
- doenjang may contain wheat in commercial versions
- tofu is soy throughout
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in doenjang jjigae.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffCommercial doenjang often contains wheat flour. Verify the brand.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in doenjang jjigae.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in doenjang jjigae.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in standard doenjang jjigae.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in doenjang jjigae.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionAnchovy-kelp broth is the standard soup base.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionDoenjang paste is fermented soy. Tofu is also soy.
Sesame-Free
Check with staffSesame oil is sometimes added as a finishing ingredient.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionAnchovy broth is fish-based.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in doenjang jjigae. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | Commercial doenjang often contains wheat flour. Verify the brand. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in doenjang jjigae. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in doenjang jjigae. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in standard doenjang jjigae. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in doenjang jjigae. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Anchovy-kelp broth is the standard soup base. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Doenjang paste is fermented soy. Tofu is also soy. |
| Sesame-Free | Check with staff | Sesame oil is sometimes added as a finishing ingredient. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Anchovy broth is fish-based. |
Key risk: Doenjang jjigae is one of the most soy-dense dishes in Korean cuisine, using both doenjang paste and tofu as primary ingredients. The anchovy broth adds fish allergen. Commercial doenjang frequently contains wheat flour as well.
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