A bubbling stew of silky uncurded soft tofu in a chili-seasoned broth. It is usually served in a hot earthenware pot with a raw egg cracked in at the table.
🇰🇷 Korean: 순두부찌개🔤 Romanization: sundubu-jjigae📍 Nationwide🏷️ stew · tofu · spicy
Taste & texture
Soft, custardy tofu in a warming, gently spicy broth; the heat level is adjusted from shop to shop.
How to eat it
- Crack the raw egg into the bubbling pot and let it set briefly before eating.
- Eat the steamed rice spooned with the broth or stirred in.
- Enjoy alongside the kimchi and side dishes served with it.
Where to try it
Common at casual diners, set-meal houses and specialist shops everywhere; a serving usually runs about ₩8,000–12,000.
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Frequently asked questions
What is sundubu-jjigae?
A Korean soft-tofu stew of silky uncurded tofu in a spicy broth, usually served in an earthenware pot with a raw egg stirred in.
Is it very spicy?
It is moderately spicy by default, but the heat can be adjusted, and many shops will make a mild version on request.