How to Make Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Soon Du Bu Jigae) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Korean Soft Tofu Stew, also known as Soon Du Bu Jigae, is a beloved dish in Korean cuisine. It is a comforting and hearty stew made with soft tofu, vegetables, and often some type of protein such as beef, pork, or seafood. This dish is famous for its spicy, savory, and flavorful broth that is perfect for warming you up on a chilly day.

The key ingredient in this dish is soft tofu, which is incredibly silky and smooth in texture. It adds a creamy element to the stew and absorbs the flavo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Korean chile powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground beef (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Korean soy bean paste (doenjang)
  • 1 cup water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (12 ounce) package Korean soon tofu or soft tofu, drained and sliced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 green onion, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the Korean chile powder and ground beef. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Stir in the soy bean paste, coating the beef. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Gently drop tofu into the soup and continue cooking until the tofu is heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and quickly add the egg into the soup, stirring gently to break it up. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.
  • Nutrition

    242 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 99mg
    • Sodium: 415mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 629mg
    • Iron: 10mg
    • Potassium: 308mg