Sundubu-jjigae is a Korean soft tofu stew. And, this tender, soft and little spicy vegan style Korean kimchi tofu soup recipe is low in calories.
Want a taste of Korean dinner? Try out these japchae, kimbap Korean sushi rolls and ginseng chicken soup.
What is kimchi tofu soup (Sundubu-jjigae)?
Kimchi tofu soup is simple and easy Korean style soup. Sundubu-jjigae is a soft tofu stew and very common in Korean cuisine. Korean like to make it and serve with rice. Also, they like to add meat or seafood in kimchi tofu soup.
What are the ingredients in sundubu-jjigae?
In this recipe I only use kimchi and tofu two as main ingredients to make this low calories and vegan soup. Here is the post to show how to make homemade kimchi. Or, you can buy kimchi at a store.
In addition, this recipe is in small portion. If you want to serve more people just double or triple the recipe. Hope you like this simple kimchi tofu soup recipe. It’s little spicy, tender and tasty soup.
Cooking tips on how to make Korean kimchi tofu soup:
- Add the chili soybean paste into pot, then add water and mix it well. Chili soybean paste you can find it at Asian stores. However, you can purchase them on Amazon.
- After that, add kimchi and turn on small fire until it’s boiling.
- Next, add the soft and silky tofu until it boiling again. Cut the tofu into cubes. And, don’t stir too hard, so the tofu will break easily.
- Besides, remember to add 1/2 tablespoon of chili soybean paste at a time depends on how spicy you can handle it.
FAQs:
What kind of tofu should I get?
There are different kinds and brands of tofu that they named them differently. In the states, I like to use house food brand tofu and I use the green package label soft. Other brand maybe you need extra silken.
What kind of kimchi should I buy?
There are so many brands of kimchi and different brand of kimchi taste slightly different. I like to make my own homemade kimchi.
How much calories in kimchi tofu soup?
In this vegan style soup, it's only 48 calories per serving! It's very healthy and low in calories soup.
Instructions on how to cook kimchi soup with tofu:
1. Put the chili soybean paste into a pot
2. Add kimchi and water and mix it well. Then, turn on fire to small until it's boiling.
3. Cut soft tofu into cubes
4. Once the soup is boiling add the tofu and simmering for few minutes.
5. Enjoy this easy, spicy and tender Korean kimchi tofu soup recipe! Also, check out these miso soup, sweet corn carrot soup, tomato potato pork soup and watercress pork bone soup recipes.
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Kimchi Tofu Soup
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Kimchi
- 1/2 cup Soft tofu
- 1 cup Water
- 1.5 tablespoons Chili soybean paste
add 0.5 tablespoon at a time depends on how spicy you want
- 1 stick Green onion
Instructions
- Put the chili soybean paste into a pot
- Add kimchi and water and mix it well. Then, turn on fire to small until it’s boiling.
- Cut soft tofu into cubes
- Once the soup is boiling add the tofu and simmering for few minutes.
- Enjoy this simple, easy, spicy and tender Korean soup.
Notes
Cooking tips on how to make Korean kimchi tofu soup:
- Add the chili soybean paste into pot, then add water and mix it well. Chili soybean paste you can find it at Asian stores. However, you can purchase them on Amazon.
- After that, add kimchi and turn on small fire until it’s boiling.
- Next, add the soft and silky tofu until it boiling again. Cut the tofu into cubes. And, don’t stir too hard, so the tofu will break easily.
- Besides, remember to add 1/2 tablespoon of chili soybean paste at a time depends on how spicy you can handle it.