Quick & Easy Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Soondubu Jjigae)
A comforting, spicy Korean soft tofu stew packed with tender pork, silky tofu, and bold gochugaru heat—ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
silken tofu (soft)
300 g
pork belly (thinly sliced)
150 g
onion (diced)
1 piece
garlic (minced)
3 cloves
Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) (ground)
1 tbsp
soy sauce
1 tbsp
sesame oil
1 tsp
egg (room temperature)
1 piece
green onion (sliced)
2 stalks
water
400 ml
Instructions
Prepare ingredients
Dice onion, mince garlic, and slice pork belly thinly.
Sauté aromatics and pork
Heat sesame oil in a pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, then add pork belly and cook until lightly browned.
Build the spicy broth
Add diced onion, Korean chili flakes, and soy sauce. Stir well, then pour in water and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add soft tofu
Gently slide silken tofu into the simmering broth. Do not stir vigorously to keep tofu intact.
Finish and serve
Crack an egg on top if desired, sprinkle with sliced green onions, and serve immediately while hot.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh; tofu texture changes after freezing
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