This warming and comforting soondubu jjigae is made with extra soft tofu, soondubu, thinly sliced meat, kimchi and anchovy broth. It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare this bubbling pot of stew packed with robust flavors!
Cut the meat and kimchi into small thin strips. Add the kimchi, meat, red chili pepper flakes, garlic and sesame oil to a small pot, and place it over medium heat.
Stir-fry until the meat is almost cooked and the kimchi is soft, 3 - 4 minutes.
Pour in the broth (or water) and juice from the kimchi. Bring it to a boil, and continue to boil for 3 - 4 minutes. Skim off the scum.
Add the soft tofu in big chunks. Stir in the salted shrimp or salt to taste (start with 1/4 teaspoon) and black pepper. Cook for 4 -5 minutes. Add the chopped scallion right before turning the heat off. If desired, crack an egg into the stew while it’s still boiling hot.
Notes
For anchovy broth, boil about 5 or 6 medium dry anchovies and 1 3-inch square dried kelp in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes.