Seojin’s Kitchen 2 Style: Fail-Proof Spicy Soft Tofu Stew Recipe
Seojin’s Kitchen 2 Style: Fail-Proof Spicy Soft Tofu Stew Recipe
The Ultimate Guide to Making Delicious Soft Tofu Stew (Sundubu Jjigae) Like on Seojin’s Kitchen 2
Soft tofu is a low-calorie, high-protein food, containing only 47 calories per 100g, making it a popular ingredient for diets as it provides a good sense of fullness. This recipe, inspired by the secret method revealed on Seojin’s Kitchen 2, provides detailed instructions so anyone can easily make a rich and spicy soft tofu stew at home without failure. It’s the perfect dish to warm you up on a chilly day.
Stew Ingredients- 1 packet Soft Tofu (silken or regular, recommended)
- 1/3 Zucchini
- 1/2 Onion
- 1 King Oyster Mushroom
- 1 cup fresh Clams (purged, or substitute with beef brisket)
- 1 Green Onion
- 1 Egg
Spicy Seasoning- 2.5 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 0.5 Tbsp Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce (for umami)
- 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce (or anchovy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Saeujeot (fermented salted shrimp, for depth)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (or cooking wine, to remove gamey smell)
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- 500ml Water (approx. 2 cups + 1/2 cup)
- 2.5 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 0.5 Tbsp Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce (for umami)
- 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce (or anchovy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Saeujeot (fermented salted shrimp, for depth)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (or cooking wine, to remove gamey smell)
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- 500ml Water (approx. 2 cups + 1/2 cup)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables by chopping them into bite-sized pieces. Slice the 1/3 zucchini into half-moon shapes. Dice the 1/2 onion, and also dice the king oyster mushroom into similar-sized pieces. Prepping the vegetables this way will make the cooking process much smoother.
Step 2
In a deep pot, add a little cooking oil. Then, add 2 tablespoons of chopped green onion and 2.5 tablespoons of gochugaru. Cook over low heat to create chili oil. Stir constantly to prevent burning, allowing the flavorful chili oil to infuse. This step is the first step to achieving a deep flavor in your sundubu jjigae.
Step 3
Once the chili oil starts releasing its aroma, add the prepared seasoning ingredients and stir-fry them together. Add 0.5 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of saeujeot, and 2 tablespoons of mirin. Stir-fry briefly until the seasonings meld together. Be careful not to overcook on high heat, as it can burn.
Step 4
After lightly stir-frying the seasonings, pour in 500ml of water. Scrape the bottom of the pot to dissolve any stuck seasonings and bring it to a boil. Using broth instead of water will yield a deeper flavor, but it will still be delicious with just water.
Step 5
Once the water begins to boil, add half a cup of purged clams (or beef brisket) and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. The clams will release a refreshing flavor, making the broth even cleaner. If you are using beef brisket, add it at this stage and let it cook briefly.
Step 6
Now, add all the pre-chopped vegetables to the pot: 1/3 zucchini, 1 king oyster mushroom, and 1/2 onion. Stir to ensure the vegetables are submerged in the broth. As the vegetables cook, they will add sweetness and flavor to the stew.
Step 7
When the stew is bubbling vigorously, carefully add 1 packet of soft tofu. After adding the tofu, use a spoon or knife to break the tofu into large, manageable pieces. It’s best to break it into pieces that offer a pleasant texture when eaten, rather than making it too fine.
Step 8
The final touch for the sundubu jjigae! Crack 1 fresh egg directly into the pot without scrambling it. This is a key step – leaving the egg whole adds a beautiful visual appeal and a wonderfully soft texture as it cooks.
Step 9
Cover the pot and let it simmer for just 10 to 30 seconds more. Cook just until the egg white turns opaque and is set on the outside. You can check if the yolk is cooked to your liking with a chopstick. Overcooking can make the egg tough.
Step 10
Serve the bubbling hot and spicy soft tofu stew on your beautifully set table. It’s a perfectly finished dish that’s rich, hearty, and satisfying! One spoonful will have you finishing a bowl of rice in no time. Enjoy your delicious meal!
