Korean Spicy Soft Tofu Stew - Sundubu Jjigae

Korean Spicy Soft Tofu Stew - Sundubu Jjigae

from tiffycooks.com
25 min
2 servings

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!

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 Anochvy or Dashi stock (vegetarian, chicken, or beef stock also works)
  • 4 Fresh Shiitake Mushroom (sliced)
  • 1 pack Enoki Mushrooms
  • 1 Egg

Directions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Add in Korean red chili flakes, minced garlic, white parts of the green onion, chopped onion, and saute together for another 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add in soy sauce and stock and bring it to a simmer. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    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

  6. 6

    Optional but highly recommend add-in and egg and garnish with green onion. 473kcal