Sundubu Guk

Sundubu Guk is a comforting Korean soup made with soft tofu, a rich and spicy broth, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a low-carb meal. This dish is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a delightful addition to your dining table.

Ingredients

• Soft tofu - 300 grams
• Water - 500 ml
• Vegetable broth - 250 ml
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Zucchini - 100 grams, diced
• Mushrooms (shiitake or oyster) - 100 grams, sliced
• Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru) - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Egg - 1, beaten
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a pot, combine water and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil.
2. Add minced garlic, ginger, and zucchini to the boiling broth, and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 5 minutes until they soften.
4. Add the Korean red pepper flakes, soy sauce, sesame oil, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Carefully add the soft tofu, breaking it into smaller pieces as you add it to the soup. Simmer gently for another 5 minutes.
6. Pour in the beaten egg while stirring the soup gently to create egg ribbons.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 186 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from tofu, supporting muscle health.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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