Solo Cooking God's Soondubu Jang

A simple, one-week shelf-stable side dish made by lightly simmering soy sauce, sugar, and chicken stock, then chilling before adding soft soondubu and fresh vegetables. Perfect for quick breakfasts.

🙋 Recommended for

  • People who want to quickly and easily eat a meal during a busy morning
  • Those looking for a hearty side dish they can make once and enjoy for up to a week
  • Fans of smooth, savory tofu dishes

Ingredients needed 🛒3 servings

  • soondubu 2 packs
  • onion 1/2 medium
  • green onion 1/2 bunch
  • green chili pepper 2–3
  • minced garlic 1 tablespoon
  • water 1/2 cup
  • sugar 1/2 cup
  • premium soy sauce 1/2 cup
  • chicken stock 1/2 tablespoon
  • vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • toasted sesame seeds generously
  • sesame oil a little

Recipe 🍳

  1. In a pot, combine water 1/2 cup, sugar 1/2 cup, premium soy sauce 1/2 cup, chicken stock 1/2 tablespoon, and vinegar 1 tablespoon.
  2. Gently simmer over low heat just until sugar fully dissolves, then turn off heat and let cool completely.
  3. Transfer 2 packs of soondubu into an airtight container or side dish jar, squeezing out the contents and cutting into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Dice 1/2 medium onion and 1/2 bunch green onion finely, then evenly distribute over the soondubu.
  5. Chop 2–3 green chili peppers finely and add on top, followed by 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to complete the vegetable topping.
  6. Pour the fully cooled soy sauce infusion into the container until full, then generously sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
  7. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 1–2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Serve by placing a generous portion of soondubu jang over steamed white rice, drizzle with a single drop of sesame oil, and mix well before eating.
  1. Mix water, sugar, premium soy sauce, chicken stock, and vinegar; gently simmer until sugar dissolves, then cool completely.
  2. Place cut soondubu in a side dish container, layer with diced onion, green onion, green chili pepper, and minced garlic.
  3. Pour cooled soy sauce mixture and toasted sesame seeds into the container, refrigerate for 1–2 hours, then serve with a dash of sesame oil.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Always use fully cooled soy sauce infusion when pouring over soondubu to prevent it from becoming too soft or vegetables from getting overly mushy.
  • Generously sprinkle toasted sesame seeds for maximum nutty aroma and flavor enhancement.
  • Enjoy this soondubu jang as a wrap with crispy roasted seaweed for a perfect, satisfying combination.
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