Korean soft tofu soup (aka soon dubu jjigae) is typically made with extra soft tofu, kimchi, chili powder, an assortment of vegetables, and a choice of protein. This recipe is a great baseline for soft tofu soup variations. Add whatever vegetables or protein you want. I wanted to make sure the ingredients listed below were virtually accessible at most grocery stores (like Sprouts or Whole Foods) without having to make a special trip to a Korean or Asian market.
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What is Korean Soft Tofu Soup?
Korean soft tofu soup is a dish made with freshly curdled soft tofu, vegetables, a choice of seafood and meat, and chili paste/powder. It’s traditionally cooked in a serving vessel made of thick, porcelain or solid stone.
Korean Soft Tofu Soup Recipe
Ingredients
Servings: 2
- 1 medium daikon radish (diced)
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium yellow onion (sliced in half)
- 1 tbsp red pepper powder
- 100 grams mushroom (small diced)
- 1 tbsp avocado Oil
- 130 grams kimchi
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 300 grams of soft tofu
- 1 egg (cracked)
- 2 stalks of green onion (for garnish)
- serve with rice
Kitchen Tools
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Kitchen knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
How to Make Korean Soft Tofu Soup (Step-by-Step)
Step 1. Make the Broth
Bring a medium saucepot of water to a boil. Add the onion, daikon radish, and kombu. When the kombu expands, which should take around 5 minutes, then remove the broth.
Step 2. Cook the Red Pepper Powder
Using the same saucepan, add the oil and sauté the red pepper powder on low-medium heat. Keep an eye on this as red pepper powder can burn easily. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3. Add the Mushroom, Daikon, & Kimchi
Add and sauté the mushroom, garlic, and kimchi for 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 4. Add the Soft Tofu & Finish Cooking
Add the soft tofu. You can slice these into large cubes as I did above, or toss the entire block into the saucepan and break with your spoon.
Add the broth back and bring the saucepan to a boil.
Top off with a freshly cracked egg and garnish with green onions.
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The Easiest Recipe for Korean Soft Tofu Soup
Ingredients
- 1 medium daikon radish (diced)
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium yellow onion (sliced in half)
- 1 tbsp red pepper powder
- 100 grams mushroom (small diced)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 130 grams kimchi
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 300 grams soft tofu
- 1 egg (cracked)
- 2 stalks green onion (for garnish)
- serve with rice
Instructions
- Bring a medium saucepot of water to a boil. Add the onion, daikon radish, and kombu. Cook until the kombu has expanded, around 5 minutes. Then, remove the broth from the saucepan.
- Using the same saucepan, add the oil and saute the red pepper powder on low-medium heat. Keep an eye on this as red pepper powder can burn easily. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add and saute the mushroom, garlic, and kimchi for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Lastly, add the soft tofu. You can slice these into large cubes as I did above, or toss the entire block into the saucepan and break with your spoon. Then, add the broth back and bring the saucepan to a boil. Top off with a freshly cracked egg, garnish with green onions, and serve immediately with rice.
