Soondubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew) Recipe

Name: Soondubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 dried anchovies; 1/3 cup kelp; 1 onion (half); 5 garlic cloves; 3 shiitake mushrooms; 100 g beef; 2 green onions; 2 -5 tablespoons hot pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 22 ounces tofu; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

12 dried anchovies
1/3 cup kelp
1 onion (half)
5 garlic cloves
3 shiitake mushrooms
100 g beef
2 green onions
2 -5 tablespoons hot pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
22 ounces tofu
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 eggs

1
Pour 5 cups of water into a pot and add 12 dried anchovies(heads and tails only).
2
Add half onion, some dried kelp (about 1/3 cup), 3 dried shiitake mushrooms, 5 cloves of garlic and boil it over high heat.
3
Approximately 10 minutes later, lower the heat to low medium heat and boil it for another 20 minutes.
4
Set aside the stock and take out the mushrooms and chop them into small pieces.
5
Heat your earthen ware (or ceramic pot, or regular pot) on the stove and put 2 tsp of olive oil.
6
Chop 100 grams of beef and put it into the pot and stir it.
7
Add the chopped shiitake mushroom and stir it.
8
Add 2 tbs - 5 tbs (1/4 cup) of hot pepper flakes and keep stirring for 1 minute.
9
*tip: 2 tbs-mild,3 tbs-medium,4 tbs-hot,5 tbs (1/4 cup)-suicidal hot !
10
Pour 2 cups of the stock you made. It will be sizzling. Don't be afraid! It's just TOFU stew!
11
Add 2 tbs of fish sauce.
12
Cut the 2 tubes of Soon du bu (soft Tofu) in half and squeeze it out into the pot and break the tofu with a spoon several times in the pot.
13
When it boils, add 2 chopped green onions.
14
Crack eggs and drizzle some sesame oil before serving.

438

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 dried anchovies, 1/3 cup kelp, 1 onion (half), 5 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Soondubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew) 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.

Soondubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew)

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