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Sundubu jjigae

From the video “Korean spicy soft tofu stew with seafood (Haemul sundubu-jjigae: 해물 순두부찌개)” by Maangchi. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Maangchi. Steps are in our own words.

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Total time: ~10 min
Serves: ~4
Cost: ~$5.16*
Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients: 18

Ingredients

Pescatarian

May contain egg, shellfish, soy, fish, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$15.49*for the batch in the video

~$5.16*per serving

You save about ~$14.84* per serving (74% less*) than ordering it out — ~$44.51* for ~3 portions.

Cook it~$5.16*

Order out~$20*

Order out = a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

6 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 7 predicted from typical costs · not priced: soft tofu, anchovy kelp stock, king oyster mushroom, hot pepper flakes, oyster, mussel

* Estimate, not a quote: 7 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate at ~$20, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

2 tubessoft tofustated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2.5 cupsanchovy kelp stockstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1/4 cuponionstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 clovesgarlicstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
someking oyster mushroomshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
somegreen onionshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
someoilshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
1/4 cuphot pepper flakesstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 tspsesame oilstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1/4 tspblack pepperstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
6oysterstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
somemusselshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
3shrimpstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
somesaltshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
2 tbspfish saucestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1eggstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
somecooked riceshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
somewatershown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.

stated said or written in the video · shown seen in the video · estimated our guess

Nutrition & health

Not estimated: no amount for the main ingredient (mussel).

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Equipment

knife
cutting board
pot
bowl
earthenware pot
ladle

What the video didn’t say

Exact cooking time for stock boiling is approximate (around 5 minutes).
Servings not explicitly stated, although creator mentions tubes are for two servings.
Total cooking time not specified.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Sundubu jjigae

What makes Maangchi's Sundubu jjigae recipe and technique special?

Maangchi's take on Sundubu jjigae focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Korean flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Seafood overcooks quickly; add just until cooked through. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Sundubu jjigae at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Sundubu jjigae recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Sundubu jjigae ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Sundubu jjigae can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Maangchi's Sundubu jjigae?

This recipe utilizes approximately 18 ingredients across 12 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Sundubu jjigae?

The official cooking video by Maangchi is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.

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