Korean gochujang contains 40% rice koji that ferments for 6 months, creating natural MSG without any additives.
Gochujang Jjigae Frozen Soup Kit
Dive into a delicious bowl of Gochujang Jjigae, a hearty Korean stew that packs a punch with 38 grams of protein while keeping it light at just 391 calories! This vibrant dish is brimming with savory gochujang chili paste, tender tofu, and fresh vegetables, all simmered to perfection. Perfect for a cozy night in, this frozen soup kit makes it easy to enjoy authentic flavors in no time!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic (15 ml)
- 1 yellow onion, medium
- 1 zucchini, whole
🥩Meat & Seafood(3)
- 3 cups chicken bone broth (720 ml)
- 4 oz thinly sliced chuck steak (113 g)
- 1/2 block medium firm tofu
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 1 tbsp gochujang (korean red chili paste) (15 ml)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (15 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 1 tbsp doenjang (fermented soybean paste) (15 ml)
- 1/2 tbsp gochugaru (korean spicy chilli flakes) (7.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Chop your zucchini, onion, and tofu into small cubes.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together gochujang, gochugaru, doenjang, minced garlic, and soy sauce to make your broth sauce.
- 3
In a meal prep container, add your chopped veggies, broth sauce, and meat.
- 4
Seal the container and freeze overnight or until ready to eat.
- 5
When ready to eat, remove the lid & microwave the container for 15 seconds to make it easy to remove the frozen block of ingredients.
- 6
In a pot on high heat, add your frozen block of ingredients and chicken bone broth and cover with a lid as it comes to a boil.
- 7
Boil until everything is cooked through and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Microwave the frozen block for exactly 15-20 seconds to create thermal shock that loosens the container edges without starting to cook the ingredients.timing15-20 seconds
- ✓Cube tofu to 3/4-inch pieces because smaller cubes disintegrate during the freeze-thaw cycle when ice crystals rupture cell walls.technique3/4-inch pieces
- ✓Add frozen block to already-simmering broth rather than cold liquid to prevent temperature shock that causes vegetables to release excess water and dilute flavors.technique
- ✓Mix gochujang paste with 1-2 tablespoons of room temperature water before combining with other sauce ingredients to prevent clumping when frozen.ingredient1-2 tablespoons
- ✓Boil covered for the first 3-4 minutes to rapidly heat the frozen core, then uncover to concentrate flavors through evaporation.timing3-4 minutes covered
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
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Korean gochujang contains 40% rice koji that ferments for 6 months, creating natural MSG without any additives.
Gochujang Jjigae Frozen Soup Kit
Dive into a delicious bowl of Gochujang Jjigae, a hearty Korean stew that packs a punch with 38 grams of protein while keeping it light at just 391 calories! This vibrant dish is brimming with savory gochujang chili paste, tender tofu, and fresh vegetables, all simmered to perfection. Perfect for a cozy night in, this frozen soup kit makes it easy to enjoy authentic flavors in no time!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic (15 ml)
- 1 yellow onion, medium
- 1 zucchini, whole
🥩Meat & Seafood(3)
- 3 cups chicken bone broth (720 ml)
- 4 oz thinly sliced chuck steak (113 g)
- 1/2 block medium firm tofu
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 1 tbsp gochujang (korean red chili paste) (15 ml)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (15 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 1 tbsp doenjang (fermented soybean paste) (15 ml)
- 1/2 tbsp gochugaru (korean spicy chilli flakes) (7.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Chop your zucchini, onion, and tofu into small cubes.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together gochujang, gochugaru, doenjang, minced garlic, and soy sauce to make your broth sauce.
- 3
In a meal prep container, add your chopped veggies, broth sauce, and meat.
- 4
Seal the container and freeze overnight or until ready to eat.
- 5
When ready to eat, remove the lid & microwave the container for 15 seconds to make it easy to remove the frozen block of ingredients.
- 6
In a pot on high heat, add your frozen block of ingredients and chicken bone broth and cover with a lid as it comes to a boil.
- 7
Boil until everything is cooked through and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Microwave the frozen block for exactly 15-20 seconds to create thermal shock that loosens the container edges without starting to cook the ingredients.timing15-20 seconds
- ✓Cube tofu to 3/4-inch pieces because smaller cubes disintegrate during the freeze-thaw cycle when ice crystals rupture cell walls.technique3/4-inch pieces
- ✓Add frozen block to already-simmering broth rather than cold liquid to prevent temperature shock that causes vegetables to release excess water and dilute flavors.technique
- ✓Mix gochujang paste with 1-2 tablespoons of room temperature water before combining with other sauce ingredients to prevent clumping when frozen.ingredient1-2 tablespoons
- ✓Boil covered for the first 3-4 minutes to rapidly heat the frozen core, then uncover to concentrate flavors through evaporation.timing3-4 minutes covered