Korean soft tofu soup (soondubu jjigae) uses silken tofu, known as soon tofu (순두부), but it’s often called soft tofu soup in English. While crispy pan-fried tofu recipes use firm tofu, many Korean soups and stews use soft tofu. 3 Cooking Methods to heat up silken tofu You ...
I used to think that I didn’t likeSoondubu Jjigae, or Spicy Soft Tofu Stew. Whenever anyone suggested going to get some at a restaurant, I was usually less than thrilled. But I’ve come to realize that it’s not that I don’t like it… I just don’t like ones that aren’t ma...
Sundubu-jjigae (sometimes spelled soondubu-jjigae) is a spicy, seasoned stew made with a type of silky soft tofu called sundubu. Served hot at the table in its traditional earthenware bowl, it’s impossible to resist. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t like sundubu-jjigae after they tried...
The second reaction I’ve received (after I’ve convinced my non-Korean friends to try soft tofu stew) is “OMG…this is one of the most amazing things I have ever tasted!” So without further ado, here is a fool-proof, restaurant-quality-guaranteed soondooboo jjigae recipe that I creat...
It’s about time for some sizzling, comforting stew, isn’t it? How about sundubu-jjigae? It’s hot, spicy, filling, comforting, delicious, soft tofu stew and has many reasons to be one of the most popular items in Korean restaurants. ...
Ingredients for Sundubu Jjigae 1 pack (11 oz) of extra soft tofu (순두부 Soondubu) 1 T gochu yangnyeom for sundubu jjigae (prepared chili sauce above) 1/2 C water 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp guk kanjang (국간장 korean soy sauce for soup) – see Know your Soy Sauce 1/2 tsp ...