Soft Tofu Stew, known as Sundubu Jjigae, is a classic Korean dish blending soft tofu with vegetables and a spicy broth. This stew offers a comforting warmth and bold flavors, making it a popular choice on cold days or when craving a hearty meal. The deliciousness of Sundubu Jjigae lies in high-quality tofu and fresh ingredients, creating a rich broth packed with umami.

Ingredients

• 1 block soft tofu, cut into cubes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup zucchini, diced
• 1/4 cup carrot, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp green onion, chopped

Instructions

1. In a pot, heat the vegetable broth over medium heat.
2. Add the mushrooms, zucchini, and carrots to the broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Add the tofu, garlic, soy sauce, and gochugaru to the pot and cook for another 10 minutes.
4. Stir in the sesame oil and green onions, then remove from heat.
5. Serve the stew hot.

Keywords: Heartwarming, Vegetable, Spicy, Traditional, Korean

Spice Rack: Soy Sauce, Gochugaru, Sesame Oil

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