Fit Sundubu Jjigae – Korean Spicy Soft Tofu Stew

A lightly spicy Korean stew of silken tofu, mushrooms and vegetables, finished with an egg on top.

Total
35 min
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Calories · per serving
280 kcal

Written by

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

In short

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.

About this recipe

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.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the sesame oil in a pot and sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add the gochugaru and stir briefly to release its color and aroma.

  3. 3

    Add the mushrooms and zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Spoon in the silken tofu in large chunks without breaking it up.

  6. 6

    Season with soy sauce and salt, then simmer for 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Crack the eggs on top and let them poach in the hot broth.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle with scallions and serve hot.

Tips

  • Use vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian, or skip the egg for a fully vegan version.
  • Add the gochugaru off high heat so it doesn't burn and turn bitter.
  • Serve with a bowl of steamed rice for a complete, satisfying meal.

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