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Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew)
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순두부찌개Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew)

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  • sun-du-bu jji-gae
  • Spicy
  • Stews (jjigae)

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Fiery stew of silky soft tofu. Many places add seafood or pork, and a raw egg is often cracked in at the table.

Usual recipe onlyEverything on this page is the typical recipe. It never tells you a restaurant's dish is safe; for that, check the restaurant menu or ask staff.

What's in it

6 pieces
  • Soft tofu
  • Chili oil and flakes
  • Clams, shrimp or porkvaries
  • Egg
  • Anchovy brothmost common
  • Scallion

Pieces follow the usual recipe. Each restaurant can differ.

Hidden ingredients

Even the 'plain' version usually uses anchovy or seafood broth; some places use beef or chicken broth. Chili oil is made with pork fat in some shops.

Hidden ingredients in its usual recipe

Common allergens

Allergy-related ingredients

  • usually: Soy usually
  • usually: Egg usually
  • usually: Fish usually
  • sometimes: Shrimp & crab sometimes
  • sometimes: Squid, octopus & clams sometimes

Dietary restrictions (meat, alcohol, garlic and onion family, honey)

  • usually: Garlic, onion, scallion & chives usually
  • sometimes: Pork sometimes
  • sometimes: Beef sometimes
  • sometimes: Chicken sometimes

Cross-contact: shared oil, grills and tools are not covered by any recipe. Ask staff.

  • Not vegan as usually made.
  • Not vegetarian as usually made.

Questions to ask staff

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  • 콩 들어가나요?

    Is there soy in it? (core: part of the base, broth or main ingredient)

  • 달걀 들어가나요?

    Is there egg in it? (core: part of the base, broth or main ingredient)

  • 생선 들어가나요?

    Is there fish in it? (core: part of the base, broth or main ingredient)

  • 마늘·양파·파·부추 들어가나요?

    Is there garlic, onion, scallion, chives in it? (core: part of the base, broth or main ingredient)

  • 새우, 게 들어가나요?

    Is there shrimp/crab in it? (in some recipes; depends on the kitchen)

  • 오징어, 문어, 조개, 굴 들어가나요?

    Is there squid/clam in it? (in some recipes; depends on the kitchen)

  • 돼지고기 들어가나요?

    Is there pork in it? (in some recipes; depends on the kitchen)

  • 소고기 들어가나요?

    Is there beef in it? (in some recipes; depends on the kitchen)

  • 닭고기 들어가나요?

    Is there chicken in it? (in some recipes; depends on the kitchen)

  • 국물이나 양념에도 들어가나요?

    Is it in the broth or the seasoning too?

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Where to find it

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