Sundubu Jjigae (순두부찌개) Korean tofu stew

蛟龍Stormwyrm
蛟龍Stormwyrm @stormwyrm

My mother long ago worked for several years in Seoul and had introduced me to this tofu stew. It's a simple dish as far as that goes. The normal soup base is supposed to be what they call myeolchi dashima yuksu (멸치다시마육수), a kelp and anchovy broth. I have substituted Japanese kombu dashi with no trouble, even used katsuobushi dashi at times. Seafood of various types, such as clams and shrimp is usually mixed in, and I've even seen pork slices added. 🇰🇷🫕🍄🐚🦑

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Ingredients

20 minutes
4 servings
  1. 2 cupsmyeolchi dashima yuksu or konbu dashi broth
  2. 2 tbspra-yu chili oil or Korean chili oil
  3. 1/2 tbspKorean fish sauce (myeolchi aekjeot / 멸치액젓) optional
  4. 2 tbspKorean chili flakes
  5. 1/2 tbspKorean or Japanese soy sauce
  6. 1/2 tspsesame oil
  7. to taste salt and pepper
  8. 350 gsoft tofu (1 pack)
  9. 100 genoki mushrooms, bottom stems removed and rinsed
  10. 1egg
  11. 200 gseafood (littleneck clams and shrimp) optional

Cooking Instructions

20 minutes
  1. 1

    In a large pot on medium low heat add the chili oil and chili flakes. Stir well for 1-2 minutes taking care not to burn the chili.

  2. 2

    Add seafood (Chinese scallops pictured) and mix well to coat with oil. Add fish sauce and soy sauce and stir.

  3. 3

    Add soup stock (myeolchi dashima yuksu or konbu dashi). Bring to a boil on medium high heat.

  4. 4

    Add egg and stir. Add enoki and tofu, and let cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and season with salt, pepper, and sesame oil. Serve hot with steamed rice.

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