Soondubu Jjigae (Korean Soft Tofu Stew)

Cooked in a clay pot, this Korean soft tofu stew is a filling one-pot meal with ground beef, green onions, egg, and a hint of spice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 18 mins
• Total Time: 28 mins
• Calories: 340 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ⅓ cups water
• ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
• ¼ pound ground beef
• ½ teaspoon Korean red pepper powder
• 21 ounces soft tofu

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Crack egg into the center of the pot. Sprinkle green onions over the soup. Simmer until egg starts to set, about 3 minutes.