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Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew)

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Bubbling, blood-red, soft tofu stew finished with a cracked egg right in the pot. Spicy, silky, soulful — and ridiculously cheap to put together. Korea's ultimate hangover cure.

Prep 5 mins
Cook 18 mins
Servings 2
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.10

Approx £2.20 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew)

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a clay pot or small heavy pan, gently sauté the chopped onion and garlic in the sesame oil for 3 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add the gochugaru and gochujang and stir for 30 seconds — the colour will deepen and the kitchen will fill with smoke.
  3. 3
    Pour in the water, add the kimchi and clams, bring to a rolling simmer for 6 minutes.
  4. 4
    Spoon the silken tofu into the stew in big chunks. Simmer 4 more minutes — don't stir aggressively.
  5. 5
    Crack the eggs onto the surface, cover, and turn off heat. Let sit 2 minutes. Top with spring onion. Serve at the table, bubbling.

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Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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