
Tuna Sundubu Jjigae (10-Minute Korean Tofu Soup)
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
136 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Korean

Tuna Sundubu Jjigae (10-Minute Korean Tofu Soup)
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Make quick sundubu jjigae in just 10 minutes with canned tuna! This easy Korean soft tofu soup bursts with flavor from spicy tuna, fresh veggies, and traditional seasonings. It’s a comforting favorite for any Korean food lover.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 small onion chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped Asian leek or green onion
- 1 can (250g) Korean hot pepper tuna or solid tuna in oil (See note below)
- 1 tbsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tube (400g, 1 lb) silken tofu
- 1/2 zucchini sliced
- 1 handful mushroom any kind
- 1 cup (240 ml) rice water see note below
- 1 tbsp Korean soup soy sauce (gukganjang)
- 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 egg optional
- 1 fresh chili sliced, optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot on medium-high. Add onion and leek (or green onion) and cook until they're soft, about a minute. Put in the Korean canned tuna, garlic, and gochugaru, and stir for 30 seconds.
- Add tofu and rice water. Make sure the water doesn't completely cover the ingredients. Add zucchini slices and mushroom and bring the stew to boil. When it's boiling, turn the heat to medium and let it cook for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in Korean soup soy sauce and fish sauce for flavor and seasoning. If you like, add some salt.
- Crack an egg on top and sprinkle with fresh chili (if using). Turn off the heat, and the hot stew will cook the egg. When serving, mix the yolk for a creamy taste. Enjoy your stew alongside fresh short-grain rice.
Notes
- For Plain Solid Tuna: If you're using oil-packed solid tuna, drain the oil but set aside a tablespoon for cooking. When introducing the tuna, also add 1 teaspoon of gochujang and 1-2 tablespoons of gochugaru. Proceed as per the recipe from there.
- Rice water: Don't throw away that starchy water from rinsing rice. Remember to set aside a small amount of the rice rinse water.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
136kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
903mg
(38%)
Potassium
299mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
343IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
Protein | 6g | 12% |
Fat | 9g | 14% |
Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
Sodium | 903mg | 38% |
Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 3g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 343IU | 7% |
Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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