Budae Jjigae, Dak Dori Tang, and Dwaejigogi-jjigae are just a few of the delicious Korean stews available, but if you're vegan, you definitely don't want to come too close because they all include meat.

Don't cry just yet as there is some good news. Have you heard of Sundubu Jjigae 순두부찌개?

This is a simple meal with all of the tastes that Koreans enjoy. The name is derived from Sundubu, which is Korean for mild tofu, and Jjigae, which means stew. The tofu used in this recipe is not strained nor pressed. Although some people eat it with shrimp or other meat, making it with just tofu as the protein is just as tasty and healthful.

Tofu is a popular ingredient in many different types of Korean stew, but it deserves its own spotlight. Because of its smooth and gentle yet undoubtedly delectable smack, the Sundubu Jjigae exudes a flavor that allows you to relax and simply enjoy the meal!

This tofu dish is ideal for the cooler months. Here's a video of how it's prepared.

Fun Fact:

Did you know, or have you seen this in a K-drama that when a prisoner is released, his friends or family offer him tofu as a sign of becoming a new person?

In Korea, this is a highly distinctive cultural idea.

This was due to the fact that inmates throughout the Joseon dynasty were malnourished due to inadequate feeding. So, when they are released from jail, they are given tofu since it is high in protein and simple to digest. Although inmates nowadays do not suffer from starvation in the same way as they did in the past, it is nonetheless performed as a symbolic gesture by some.