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Sundubu Jjigae

Cultural Context

Sundubu Jjigae, a beloved Korean dish, originates from the coastal regions where soft tofu is a staple. Traditionally enjoyed as a comforting meal, it features a rich broth infused with kimchi and spices. This dish is often shared among family and friends, symbolizing warmth and togetherness. Today, Sundubu Jjigae has gained popularity worldwide, with variations incorporating seafood, meat, or different vegetables to cater to diverse palates.

KoreanKRmain
30 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
ยฝ onion, diced
2-3 scallions
100 g ground pork
โ…› cup coarse gochugaru
2 tbsp fine gochugaru
2 minced garlic
2 ยฝ cup anchovy stock
2 tubes soon tofu
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soup soy sauce
2-3 tsp salt
4 shrimps
6 clams
ยผ squid
1 egg (optional)

soft tofu

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: silken tofu

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: firm tofu

Silken tofu maintains creaminess while being lower in calories.

kimchi

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: fermented vegetables

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: pickled cabbage

Fermented vegetables provide similar probiotic benefits.

gochugaru

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: paprika

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika offers color and mild heat as a substitute.

vegetable broth

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: homemade broth

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is lower in sodium and customizable.

1

Prepare anchovy stock

2

Chop onion and scallions

3

Add sesame and vegetable oil and fry onions and scallions until translucent.

4

Add ground pork to render fat. Add garlic.

5

Add gochugaru and cook about 5 min to release chili oil.

6

Add the stock and cook for 5-6 mins.

7

Add in seafood.

8

Add fish sauce and soy sauce.

9

Season to taste.

10

Drop an egg for garnish before you serve.

11

Enjoy :)

Cooking Techniques

sautรฉingsimmering

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Soft Tofu StewSundubu Stew
Local Name: ์ˆœ๋‘๋ถ€์ฐŒ๊ฐœ

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