Sundubu Jjigae

Name: Sundubu Jjigae
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 4 oz pork shoulder, diced; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tbsp Korean chili flakes; 2 tsp garlic, minced; 1/2 cup napa cabbage kimchi, chopped; 2 cups kelp and anchovy broth; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 11 oz extra soft uncurdled tofu; 1 egg; 2 stems green onion, sliced

A spicy Korean soft tofu stew simmered with pork, kimchi, and aromatic chili flakes in a rich broth. Served bubbling hot with a fresh egg cracked in right before eating.

30 minEasyServes 2380 cal/serving

KoreanSoupStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 oz pork shoulder, diced
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp Korean chili flakes
2 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 cup napa cabbage kimchi, chopped
2 cups kelp and anchovy broth
1 tbsp soy sauce
11 oz extra soft uncurdled tofu
1 egg
2 stems green onion, sliced

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil in a small pot over medium heat.
2

Add 4 oz diced pork shoulder and 2 tsp minced garlic, cooking for 3 minutes until meat reaches 160°F.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp Korean chili flakes and 1/2 cup chopped napa cabbage kimchi, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant chili oil forms.
4

Pour in 2 cups kelp and anchovy broth and 1 tbsp soy sauce, bringing the broth to a rapid boil.
5

Add 11 oz extra soft uncurdled tofu in large spoonfuls, simmer for 4 minutes, top with 2 stems sliced green onion, and crack 1 egg into the bubbling pot.

Questions

Can I make Sundubu Jjigae gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Sundubu Jjigae keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Sundubu Jjigae?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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