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What Is Sundubu Jjigae?순두부찌개 · sundubu jjigae
What is it?
A stew of uncurdled, silky tofu in a spicy broth, usually with seafood or pork, served boiling in a stone pot — you crack a raw egg into it. In Gangneung's Chodang village tofu is made with seawater and often served mild and white.
How to eat it
- Crack the egg in while it is still boiling.
- Choose spice level if asked (순한맛 = mild).
- Eat with rice and the side dishes.
- Typical price
- ₩9,000–13,000
Where to try it
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Is sundubu jjigae vegetarian?
Usually not (seafood or meat broth), but vegan Korean restaurants such as Osegyehyang make one.
What is Chodang sundubu?
Gangneung's tofu, curdled with East Sea seawater, eaten plain or in stew in Chodang Sundubu Village.
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