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Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Soon Du Bu Jigae)

Name: Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Soon Du Bu Jigae)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon Korean chile powder; 2 tablespoons ground beef; 1 tablespoon Korean soy bean paste (doenjang); 1 cup water; salt and pepper to taste; 1 (12 ounce) package Korean soon tofu or soft tofu, drained and sliced; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 1 green onion, chopped

This is a filling soup. It is easy to make using a few basic items.

It has a spicy taste. You can add extra pepper or clams to change the flavor.

By Nadia Kovalenko

Posted October 19, 2026

Time

5 minutes

Calories

242 kcal

Servings

2 person

Difficulty

Description

This is a filling soup. It is easy to make using a few basic items.

It has a spicy taste. You can add extra pepper or clams to change the flavor.

Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.

Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon Korean chile powder

2 tablespoons ground beef

1 tablespoon Korean soy bean paste (doenjang)

1 cup water

salt and pepper to taste

1 (12 ounce) package Korean soon tofu or soft tofu, drained and sliced

1 egg

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

1 green onion, chopped

Number of Servings

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a large pan on medium heat. Stir in the chile powder and beef. Cook until the beef is brown and in small pieces. Mix in the soy bean paste. Pour in the water and let it boil. Add salt and pepper. Put the tofu slices in the soup. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the tofu is hot. Take the pan off the heat. Put the egg in and stir it lightly. Top with sesame seeds and green onion.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories 242 kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17g
Saturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 99mg
Sodium 415mg
Total Carbohydrate 7g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Protein 20g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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