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White Soondubu Jjigae

Indulge in the delicate and soothing flavors of White Soondubu Jjigae. This recipe shows you how to make a comforting, non-spicy version of the classic Korean soft tofu stew.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Non-spicy Tofu Stew, White Soondubu Jjigae
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Chef Chris Cho

Ingredients

  • 150 grams Seafood Short-neck Clams, Shrimp, and Squid
  • 150 grams Vegetables Zucchini, Mushroom, More Onion
  • 200 grams Soft Tofu
  • 1 pc Egg
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable or Canola Oil For sauteing
  • 1 tbsp Scallions Prepare more for garnish
  • 2 tbsp Onion For sauteing
  • 1/2 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • Dash of Hondashi
  • 1 tbsp Clam Juice
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the vegetables by chopping the scallions, onion, zucchini, and mushrooms, then clean the seafood and drain thoroughly.
  • Saute the scallions and onion. Once fragrant, add water
  • Season with soy sauce, fish sauce, hondashi, and clam juice, then taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
  • Let the soup boil, then add shrimp, squid, and clam.
  • Once the seafood are 80% cooked, add the zucchini, mushroom, and more onion.
  • Once the vegetables are 80% cooked, add the tofu and let the soup continue to boil. Do not mix so the tofu does not crumble.
  • Finish by garnishing with more scallions and egg.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

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Notes

Do not add more water because the seafood and tofu will release more water as you cook.