Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Soon Du Bu Jigae) Recipe

Name: Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Soon Du Bu Jigae)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon Korean chile powder; 2 tablespoons ground beef (optional); 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; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 1 green onion, chopped

Servings: persons

1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Stir in the Korean chile powder and ground beef.
3
Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink.
4
Stir in the soy bean paste, coating the beef.
5
Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Gently drop tofu into the soup and continue cooking until the tofu is heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
8
Remove from heat and quickly add the egg into the soup, stirring gently to break it up.
9
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon Korean chile powder, 2 tablespoons ground beef (optional), 1 tablespoon Korean soy bean paste (doenjang), and more.

Yes, Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Soon Du Bu Jigae) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Soon Du Bu Jigae)

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Variations & substitutions

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