Authentic Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Soondubu Jjigae) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Korean chile powder
• 2 tablespoons ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Korean soy bean paste (doenjang)
• 1 cup water
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (12 ounce) package Korean soon tofu or soft tofu, drained and sliced
• 1 egg egg
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 green onion, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil. Add the Korean chile powder and ground beef, cooking until the beef is browned and crumbly. Incorporate the soy bean paste, ensuring the beef is well coated. Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently add the tofu to the soup and continue to heat until warmed through, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the pan from heat, crack the egg into the soup, and gently stir. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onion before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 242 kcal
• Fat Content: 17 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 415 mg
• Protein Content: 20 g
• Cholesterol Content: 99 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 7 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g