sundubu
/ˈsuːn.duː.buː/
Korean Origin
Food & Drink
Original Word
순두부
Hangul (sundubu)
Entered English
2010s
First recorded usage in English
The Story Behind "sundubu"
From Korean 'sundubu' (순두부), meaning 'soft tofu', referring to a hot and spicy stew made with uncurdled tofu. The dish is served boiling in a stone bowl with a raw egg cracked on top.
Example Usage
"The sundubu jjigae came with a raw egg to crack into the bubbling stew."