Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Soon Du Bu Jigae)

This is an easy and authentic version of Korean tofu stew. I used to eat this every day at a very popular restaurant. I befriended a woman who worked there and she gave me the recipe. It's very versatile. Small pieces of meat or seafood can be added. It's thick and great in the winter and can be made very mild or very spicy. I've seen some recipes on the internet for this dish that are the American version. They may be good too but this one is authentic.

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

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

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

242	Calories
17g	Fat
7g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 242
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	21%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 99mg	33%
Sodium 415mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 20g	40%
Vitamin C 2mg	3%
Calcium 629mg	48%
Iron 10mg	56%
Potassium 308mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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