{"id":"recipe_7151041d49","slug":"korean-soft-tofu-stew-sundubu-jjigae","title":"Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Sundubu-jjigae)","description":"A comforting, bubbling Korean stew made with silken tofu, savory aromatics, and a spicy chili oil base. Perfectly balanced and high in protein.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"350g silken tofu","name":"Silken Tofu","quantity":350,"unit":"g","usQuantity":12.3,"usUnit":"oz","form":"soft","notes":"","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"100g pork belly, chopped","name":"Pork belly","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"chopped","notes":"can substitute with seafood like clams or shrimp","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 cup water or anchovy broth","name":"Water","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Anchovy-kelp broth is preferred for depth","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 cloves garlic, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 stalks green onion","name":"Green Onion","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"separate white and green parts","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)","name":"Gochugaru","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"adjust for spice level","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tablespoon sesame oil","name":"Sesame Oil","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tablespoon soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 egg","name":"Egg","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"to be cracked on top at the end","group":"Garnish/Protein","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat the sesame oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and the white parts of the sliced green onions. Sauté until fragrant.","group":"Sauté","title":"Heat the sesame oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Sauté"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the pork belly and gochugaru to the pot. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the pork is partially cooked and the oil turns red from the chili flakes.","group":"Base","title":"Add the pork belly and gochugaru","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Base"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour in the water (or anchovy broth) and add the soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.","group":"Boil","title":"Pour in the water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Boil"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Gently scoop the silken tofu into the pot in large chunks. Let it simmer for 5 minutes so the tofu absorbs the flavors.","group":"Simmer","title":"Gently scoop the silken tofu","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Crack the egg directly into the bubbling stew and garnish with the remaining green parts of the green onion. Serve immediately while hot.","group":"Finish","title":"Crack the egg directly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finish"}],"notes":"Traditional sundubu-jjigae is served in a 'ttukbaegi' (Korean earthenware pot) which keeps the soup boiling even after it is removed from the heat. For the best flavor, use anchovy-kelp broth instead of plain water.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["pot","knife","cutting board"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["soy","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"bowls","note":"Standard individual servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The broth base can be prepared ahead of time, but tofu should be added fresh."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. The tofu will release water over time, slightly thinning the broth.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop until boiling."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_7151041d49%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=814d437f-4f87-4151-a74e-bf26ab4b3052","imageAlt":"Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Sundubu-jjigae) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["korean","spicy","tofu","sundubu","protein","comfort food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Sundubu-jjigae)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T20:05:37.442Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T20:05:37.442Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_e2ae9b1de8","slug":"doenjang-jjigae-korean-soybean-paste-stew","title":"Doenjang-jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew)","description":"A classic, savory, and deeply comforting Korean stew made with fermented soybean paste, fresh vegetables, and silken tofu.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e2ae9b1de8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=35cff7fb-45a9-496f-9016-7db21223b71b","imageAlt":"Doenjang-jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew) — recipe cover","tags":["korean","stew","doenjang","healthy","savory","comfort food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_ec6288b434","slug":"hot-and-sour-soup","title":"Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯)","description":"A classic, comforting East Asian soup that perfectly balances the heat of white pepper with the tang of black vinegar, filled with textures of silky tofu, crunchy bamboo shoots, and earthy mushrooms.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["soup","appetizer"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ec6288b434%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=301700b3-26d4-40c1-83b4-7da8431b02a9","imageAlt":"Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯) — recipe cover","tags":["spicy","sour","healthy","warm","traditional","tofu","mushrooms"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_852685b55f","slug":"miso-soup","title":"Miso Soup","description":"A classic, comforting Japanese staple made with a savory dashi broth, silky tofu, and nutrient-rich seaweed, finished with umami-packed fermented soybean paste.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["pescatarian","low_fat","low_carb","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_852685b55f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=538ea795-fded-4aaf-b2d9-2764fe402e8f","imageAlt":"Miso Soup — recipe cover","tags":["japanese","umami","traditional","healthy","easy","soup"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5}]}