Hobak Jjigae (Spicy Zucchini Soup)
This Hobak Jjigae or Spicy Zucchini Soup is the new recipe that broke the internet. It’s spicy, slightly sweet, and super thick—simply delicious.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 300 grams Pork Shoulder Chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp Scallions 1 stalk, chopped
- 1 tbsp Garlic Minced
- 1/2 tbsp Ginger Minced
- 2 quartz Rice Water
- 1-2 pcs Soup Coin
Vegetables
- 1 1/2 whole Ae Hobak or Korean Zucchini Moon-shaped
- 1 large Onion, Chunks 120 grams, chunks
- 1 large Potatoes 240 grams, cubed
- 1/2 of whole Tofu 200 grams, cubed
- Enoki Mushroom For garnish
- Peppers For garnish
Seasonings
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 3 tbsp Gochugaru
- 2 tbsp Gochujang
- 2 tbsp Salted Shrimp
- 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
- Dash of Hondashi
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the aromatics, vegetables, and pork. Prepare your choice of stock as well as the seasonings listed above.
- Place the pot on high heat, add a splash of oil, and saute the pork until the oil comes out.
- Add scallions, garlic, and ginger, then mix until fragrant. Add soy sauce and gochugaru, then mix again.
- Once everything is well incorporated, wash rice twice, soak it for a bit, then add it to the pork and scallion mixture. Add soup coin, mix well, and leave to boil.
- Add the onion and potatoes, then season with gochujang, salted shrimp, fish sauce, and hondashi. Let it cook until slightly softened.
- Add the zucchini, and let it cook for a couple of minutes. Add the tofu, mix well, and taste and adjust.
- Garnish with enoki mushrooms and peppers. Serve hot and enjoy!