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Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Soon Du Bu Jjigae)

Cost $6, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 15 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $6

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
    • đź’§ 1 cup water

  • Seasoning

    • 1 teaspoon Korean chile powder
    • 1 tablespoon Korean soy bean paste (doenjang)
    • 🧂 Salt to taste
    • Pepper to taste

  • Protein

    • 2 tablespoons ground beef (Optional)
    • 🥚 1 egg

  • Tofu

    • 1 (12 ounce) package Korean soon tofu or soft tofu, drained and sliced

  • Garnish

    • 🌰 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
    • 🧅 1 green onion, chopped

STEPS

1

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.

2

Stir in the soy bean paste, coating the beef. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.

3

Gently drop tofu into the soup and continue cooking until the tofu is heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.

4

Remove from heat and quickly add the egg into the soup, stirring gently to break it up.

5

Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion. Serve immediately.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

242

Calories

  • 20g
    Protein
  • 7g
    Carbs
  • 17g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or less Korean chile powder.For a seafood twist, consider adding shrimp or clams instead of beef.Serve with a side of steamed rice to make it more filling.Use a stone pot for an authentic presentation and to retain heat longer.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.