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Sundubu Jjigae Recipe Korean Food Recipe

Sundubu Jjigae Recipe

Michelle Kim
Learn how to make Sundubu Jjigae, a popular Korean dish made with soft tofu in a spicy, savory broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine korean
Servings 2
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Earthenware pot For an authentic Korean experience
  • 1 Ladle For stirring and serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package Soft tofu Cut into chunks
  • 100 g Pork belly Sliced
  • 2 tbsp Korean chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 2 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 Egg Optional
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 cup Mixed vegetables Such as zucchini and mushrooms, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Heat sesame oil in an earthenware pot, add pork belly, and cook until browned.
  • Add Korean chili flakes and stir for a minute.
  • Pour in broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add soft tofu and mixed vegetables, simmering for 10 minutes.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt.
  • Crack an egg on top, cover with a lid, and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Serve hot, directly from the pot.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit the pork and use vegetable broth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 25000IUVitamin C: 8.3mgCalcium: 1500mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword Comfort food, Korean Stew, Spicy, Tofu
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