Korean Spicy Soft Tofu Stew
Korean Spicy Soft Tofu Stew, Sundubu-jjigae 순두부찌개, is an earthy, spicy, and down-home feeling stew that warms you up from the inside. I use a bone broth as the base, but there are several variations that can use a beef or seafood broth.
Korean Spicy Soft Tofu Stew
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Sundubu-jjigae 순두부찌개
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: jjigae
Servings: 4
Calories: 190 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 lb beef or pork
- 1/2 cup kimchi chopped
- 1/2 cup onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp korean red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 cup bone broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar or syrup
- 1 tube soft/silken tofu
- 1 egg
- 1 green onion sliced
Instructions
In a Korean earthenware pot, or regular small pot, heat oil over medium heat.
Cook meat for five minutes until slightly browned.
Add kimchi, onion, and garlic and cook for five more minutes.
Add pepper flakes, sesame oil, and bone broth and cook for five more minutes.
Season with soy sauce and sugar to taste.
Add tofu and break into roughly eighths. Add egg, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Add green onion just before serving.
