Kimchi Soondubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew)
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Ingredients
- 1 package (12 ounces) soonndubu tofu
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced kimchi
- 1.5 ounces shimeji mushroom, broken up in small clusters
- 1.5 oz enoki mushroom
- 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red chili pepper flake)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 cup water (or broth)
- 2 or 3 Tbsp juice from kimchi
- 3 anchovy fillet, minced
- a pinch black pepper
- 1 stack scallion, finely sliced
- 2 eggs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare all your ingredients.
- In small saucepan over medium heat, add sesame oil and anchovy. Saute until anchovy starts to melt about 30 seconds.
- Next add gochugaru, kimchi, mushroom and garlic. Saute until mushroom softens about 5 minutes.
- Pour broth (or water) and kimchi liquid into saucepan and stir combine. Bring to boil and cook for 3-4 minutes more making sure to skim off any residue.
- Carefully add black pepper and the soondubu tofu in 3 large pieces. Cook for another 3-4 minutes and turn off the stove. Adjust seasoning with any additional salt. If you’re adding egg, add it immediately after you turn off the stove.
- Top with scallions right before serving. Eat while hot. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Ingredients | My cost |
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| 1 package (12 ounces) sundubu tofu | $0.99 |
| 1/3 cup thinly sliced kimchi | $0.45 |
| 1.5 ounces shimeji mushroom | $1.25 |
| 1.5 oz enoki mushroom | $0.30 |
| 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red chili pepper powder) | $0.02 |
| 1 tsp minced garlic | $0.09 |
| 1 tsp sesame oil | $0.06 |
| 1 cup water | $0.00 |
| 2 to 3 Tbsp juice from kimchi | $0.00 |
| 3 anchovy fillet, minced | $0.42 |
| pinch black pepper | $0.01 |
| 1 scallion stalk | $0.10 |
| 2 eggs (optional) | $0.58 |
Total: | $4.27 |
| Cost per serving: | $2.19 |
* Note regarding pricing: The lemon and herbs are from our garden which is why there is no cost. The price for items such as salt and pepper take into account the cost of the amount used for the recipe and not the cost if you had to purchase the entire jar or container.
** All prices in US dollars and based on Bay Area prices from my local grocery and farmers market. Prices may vary in other parts of the United States.
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