How to Make Korean Seafood Tofu Soup (Soondubu Jjigae) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Soondubu Jjigae, also known as Korean Seafood Tofu Soup, is a popular Korean dish that is known for its spicy and savory flavor. It is a comforting and hearty soup that is perfect for warming you up on a cold day. This dish is packed with protein from the seafood and tofu, making it a healthy and satisfying meal.

The key to making a delicious Soondubu Jjigae is using fresh ingredients and a flavorful base. The soup is typically made with soft tofu, seafood such as clams, shrimp, or sq...

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 4 (1 inch) pieces kelp
  • 6 dried anchovies
  • 6 ounces sliced pork belly
  • 2 tablespoons Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
  • 1 zucchini, cubed
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup kimchi
  • 2 serrano chile peppers, chopped (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 (12 ounce) packages extra-soft tofu
  • 10 shrimp, peeled
  • 5 mussels
  • 5 clams
  • ½ cup sliced button mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 eggs (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 39 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 9 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring chicken stock, kelp, and dried anchovies to a boil in a large pot. Cover and cook over medium heat, about 10 minutes. Strain broth, discarding kelp and anchovies.
  • Cook pork belly in a large pot over medium heat until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; reserve drippings in the pot. Add red pepper flakes; cook and stir until sizzling, about 30 seconds. Return pork belly to the pot. Add strained broth, zucchini, onion, kimchi, serrano chile peppers, ginger, fish sauce, and sugar. Cover and simmer soup until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir tofu, shrimp, mussels, clams, mushrooms, and garlic into soup. Simmer until mussels and clams have opened, about 5 minutes.
  • Break tofu gently into chunks. Ladle boiling soup into serving bowls and crack an egg into each. Garnish with green onions.
  • Nutrition

    375 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 266mg
    • Sodium: 2606mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 273mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 727mg