A lightly spicy Korean stew of silken tofu, mushrooms and vegetables, finished with an egg on top.
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Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian
Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.
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Fit Sundubu Jjigae – Korean Spicy Soft Tofu Stew contains 280 calories per serving: 18 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat. It takes 35 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.
Sundubu jjigae is one of Korea's most beloved hot stews, offering a silky texture from soft tofu. This fit version uses vegetable broth instead of meat stock, giving you a light yet protein-rich meal.
Heat the sesame oil in a pot and sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant.
Add the gochugaru and stir briefly to release its color and aroma.
Add the mushrooms and zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
Spoon in the silken tofu in large chunks without breaking it up.
Season with soy sauce and salt, then simmer for 5 minutes.
Crack the eggs on top and let them poach in the hot broth.
Sprinkle with scallions and serve hot.
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