Soondubu Jjigae (Korean Soft Tofu Stew) Recipe

Soondubu Jjigae (Korean Soft Tofu Stew) Recipe

  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Korean red pepper powder
  • 1/4 pound ground beef
  • 21 ounces soft tofu
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  1. Place a clay pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic, oil, and red pepper power; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in ground beef; cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Scoop tofu into the pot using a spoon. Add water, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Crack egg into the center of the pot. Sprinkle green onions over the soup. Simmer until egg starts to set, about 3 minutes.