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Sundubu jjigae
Bloom gochugaru and garlic in sesame oil over medium heat 30 seconds. Add pork if using and stir until it loses raw colour.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Sundubu jjigae take?
35 min all in โ 15 min prep, 20 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 2 pots. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Hot.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Gochujang โ 1 tsp (optional); Soy sauce โ 1 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much gochugaru?
2 tbsp of Gochugaru.
How much gochujang?
1 tsp (optional) of Gochujang.
How much soy sauce?
1 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much toasted sesame oil?
1 tbsp of Toasted sesame oil.
What can I use instead?
Seafood โ Mushrooms only. Check your stock. Use dashima water, skip anchovy.
Any tips from this recipe?
Clams instead of prawns is the other classic. If you only have firm tofu, cube it โ call it dubu-jjigae and do not apologise.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.