6 Practical Korean Tofu Soup Recipes for Comfort Food on Rainy Days

Kapanlagi.com - The rainy season is indeed the perfect time to enjoy a bowl of hot soup that is steaming. Among the various soup options available, Korean tofu soup, or more commonly known as jjigae, is the perfect choice for you to make.

The combination of spicy savory broth with soft tofu creates a warming sensation that is perfect for cold weather. Not only is it delicious, but Korean tofu soup is also known for its relatively easy preparation.

For KLovers who want to try making Korean-style comfort food at home, here are some Korean tofu soup recipes that you can choose from. Let's check it out, KLovers!

1. Sundubu Jjigae

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A spicy Korean silken tofu soup that warms the body. The soft texture of the tofu blends with the savory and spicy seafood broth. Very popular in winter and perfect to enjoy with hot rice. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 2 packs of silken tofu

- 200g clams

- 100g peeled shrimp

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)

- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)

- 1 egg

- Green onions

- Seafood broth

- Sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Sauté the garlic until fragrant

2. Add gochugaru and gochujang, stir well

3. Add the seafood broth, bring to a boil

4. Add the clams and shrimp

5. Add the cut silken tofu

6. Crack the egg on top of the soup

7. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame oil

8. Then you can serve it immediately

2. Dubu Jorim

This is a Korean tofu stew boiled in soy sauce and gochugaru seasoning. This dish has a balanced savory and spicy flavor. The firm texture of the tofu absorbs the seasoning perfectly. Here is how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 2 blocks of firm tofu

- 4 tablespoons of soy sauce

- 2 tablespoons of gochugaru

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 1 piece of ginger

- Green onion

- Sesame seeds

- Sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Cut the tofu into square shapes

2. Fry the tofu until golden brown

3. Sauté the garlic and ginger

4. Add the soy sauce and gochugaru

5. Add the tofu, cook until the seasoning is absorbed

6. Sprinkle with green onion and sesame seeds

7. Then you can serve it

3. Kimchi Dubu Jjigae

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Korean tofu soup with kimchi that gives a characteristic sour and spicy flavor. The fermentation of kimchi adds complexity to the soup broth. Perfect for kimchi lovers. Here is how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 2 blocks of tofu

- 200g kimchi

- 100g pork

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 1 tablespoon of gochugaru

- Green onion

- Meat broth

- Sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Sauté the kimchi until fragrant

2. Add the pork, cook until it changes color

3. Add broth and gochugaru

4. Add the cut tofu

5. Cook until boiling

6. Sprinkle with green onion and sesame oil

7. Then you can serve it warm

4. Doenjang Jjigae

Korean tofu soup with Korean fermented soybean paste that provides a strong umami flavor. The combination of vegetables and tofu creates a nutritious and healthy soup. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 1 block of tofu

- 3 tbsp doenjang (soybean paste)

- 100g enoki mushrooms

- 1 zucchini

- 2 cloves of garlic

- Green onions

- Dashi broth

- Sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Boil the dashi broth

2. Add doenjang, stir well

3. Add garlic and vegetables

4. Add the cut tofu

5. Cook until the vegetables are tender

6. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame oil

7. Then serve while warm

5. Soondubu Bulgogi Jjigae

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A combination of silky Korean tofu soup with sweet and savory bulgogi beef. The soft texture of the tofu pairs perfectly with the juicy meat. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 2 packs of silky tofu

- 200g sliced beef

- 3 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tbsp sugar

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 1 tbsp mirin

- Green onions

- Sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Marinate the meat with soy sauce, sugar, and mirin

2. Sauté the garlic

3. Cook the meat until done

4. Add the broth

5. Add the silky tofu

6. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame oil

7. Then you can serve it while warm

6. Haemul Dubu Jjigae

Korean seafood tofu soup with various types of seafood. The combination of seafood adds a natural savory flavor to the broth. This Korean tofu soup is rich in protein and nutrients. Here are the steps to make it:

Ingredients:

- 2 blocks of tofu

- 100g shrimp

- 100g squid

- 100g clams

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 1 tbsp gochugaru

- Green onions

- Seafood broth

- Sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Boil the seafood broth

2. Sauté the garlic

3. Add all the seafood

4. Add gochugaru

5. Add the cut tofu

6. Cook until the seafood is cooked

7. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame oil

8. Then serve while warm

These are some recipes for Korean tofu soup that you can make when it rains. After reading this article, KLovers must make it right away, because if not now, when else?

(kpl/dhm)