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Vegan Sundubu Jjigae (Korean Soft Tofu Stew)

This delicious and comforting stew is vegan and can be made in under 20-minutes! It's loaded with soft silken tofu and enoki mushrooms for the perfect slurp.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: soup, stews
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp scallions white part
  • 1/2 cup vegan kimchi
  • 300 g silken tofu
  • 30 g enoki mushrooms
  • 2 cups water

Gochujang Sauce

  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1/2 tbsp gochugaru more if you want it spicy!
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sweetener
  • salt

Garnish

  • toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp scallions green part

Instructions

  • Mix the ingredients needed for the gochujang sauce.
  • Add sesame oil to a claypot (or normal pot). Saute white part of scallions.
  • Add vegan kimchi and saute for a minute.
  • Add 2 cups of water, then add gochujang sauce. Mix well.
  • Slice your silken tofu and add them to the stew. Add enoki mushrooms and other greens / mushrooms / beancurd skin if you'd like.
  • Bring to a boil. Close the lid and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  • Serve with chopped spring onions and toasted sesame seeds.