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Soft Tofu StewA silky, spicy stew made with uncurdled soft tofu, seafood or pork, and vegetables. Often served with a raw egg cracked into the bubbling pot. It's comforting, protein-rich, and deeply satisfying.
How to Eat
Crack the raw egg into the boiling stew and stir gently. Eat with white rice. The soft tofu melts in your mouth with each spoonful.
Where to Find
Sundubu restaurants are everywhere in Korea. The town of Chodang in Gangneung is famous for its traditional sundubu.
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