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Sundubu Jjigae
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Sundubu Jjigae

Korean name: 순두부찌개 · sundubu-jjigae

What is it?

Silken tofu stew served still boiling, usually with a raw egg cracked in at the table.

Taste & texture

Spicy, savoury and silky, with soft tofu that almost melts.

How to enjoy it

Crack the raw egg into the boiling stew right away so it cooks, and eat with rice.

Ingredients & preparation

Uncurdled soft tofu in a chilli broth with seafood, pork or vegetables.

Traveler tips

Arrives boiling hot. Many places let you choose the spice level.

Where to try it

Tofu specialists across Seoul; Jeju has seafood versions.

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