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Korean Spicy Soft Tofu Stew, a traditional and hearty dish featuring silky soft tofu in a vibrant, spicy broth. The stew is garnished with green onions and chili peppers, adding freshness and heat. This image captures the comforting essence of Korean cuisine, ideal for food enthusiasts seeking a warm, spicy, and nourishing meal.

Korean Spicy Soft Tofu Stew - Sundubu Jjigae

By Tiffy Cooks

5 from 3 votes
Welcome to a new series where I cook recipes from my favorite Korean Dramas, and the first recipe comes from my all-time favorite drama, Itaewon Class, and their delicious, savory Korean Spicy Soft Tofu Stew - Sundubu Jjigae. Spicy and addicting Korean Spicy Soft Tofu Stew is not only tasty but also super easy to make at home. Get yourself a big bowl of rice and get ready to indulge in Itaewon Class-inspired Sundubu Jjigae this week!
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Keyword: Asian Food, Asian Recipes, Easy, Easy Recipes, Healthy, Korean Food, QUICK RECIPES, Street Food, Tofu, VEGETARIAN
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 473kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pack Silken Tofu 12 oz, also known as soft tofu
  • ¼ Onion chopped
  • 1.5 - 2 tbsp Korean Red Chili Flakes adjust to your spice tolerance
  • 1.5 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 Green Onion chopped and separated with white and green
  • 2.5 oz Pork Belly optional, sliced
  • 2 cups Anchovy Stock or Dashi stock, vegetarian, chicken, or beef stock also works
  • 4 Fresh Shiitake Mushroom sliced
  • 1 pack Enoki Mushrooms
  • 1 Egg
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Instructions

  • In a pot, drizzle in some oil and turn the heat up to medium-high. Once the pot is hot, add the pork belly and saute together for 4-5 minutes.
    Step-by-step tutorial on Easy Korean stew
  • BEEF INSTRUCTIONS: cut the steak into bite-size pieces and season with salt and pepper. Pan-fry the steak for 2-3 minutes or until your preferred doneness. Remove and set aside.
  • Add in Korean red chili flakes, minced garlic, white parts of the green onion, chopped onion, and saute together for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in soy sauce and stock and bring it to a simmer. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  • After 5 minutes, add in shiitake mushroom, enoki mushrooms, and also silken tofu. Break the tofu apart slightly with your spoon and let it simmer for another 4-5 minutes
  • Optional but highly recommend add-in and egg and garnish with green onion.

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Notes

You can have your Korean Spicy Soft Tofu stew as a vegetarian dish, or you can also pair it with any protein of your liking. I am using pork belly today, but you can also add in beef or seafood. Traditionally, it is served with anchovy stock, where you can either make the stock from scratch or buy pre-packet anchovy stock bags from your local Korean supermarket. If you don’t have that in hand or live near a Korean supermarket, you can swap with dashi stock (my personal favorite) or vegetable and chicken stock.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 32gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 1686mgPotassium: 626mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2091IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 381mgIron: 5mg
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