kimchi tofu stew

This Kimchi Jjigae is quick &amp; easy to make, yet loaded with rich and comforting flavors to warm you up on a cold day. This delicious stew is incredibly savory and calls for a handful of ingredients to make the best kimchi stew in the comfort of your home. 

Easy Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)

tbsp sesame oil

onion

garlic (minced)

kimchi

tsp sugar

rice water (anchovy stock, dashi, or water)

kimchi juice (from the kimchi)

Gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes) (to taste)

tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste) (or soy sauce)

tuna (drained, can be skipped or subbed with pork or

tofu

tsp Dashida (Korean soup stock) (optional, to enhance flavor)

green onion, chili pepper (optional,

Add sesame oil to a pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, kimchi, and sugar, and cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring often to ensure even cooking. Add rice water and bring to a boil.

When the stew starts boiling, add kimchi juice, Gochugaru, and Doenjang (or soy sauce). Cook for about 8 minutes, or to your desired consistency.

Add tuna and tofu and cook for another 2 minutes, and season with salt to taste, and add in Dashida if using. Garnish to your preference and enjoy!

This rich and savory Budae Jjigae is loaded with spam, sausages, tofu, kimchi, and ramyeon noodles, all simmered in an umami-packed chili broth to pair with a bowl of warm rice. This comforting stew is delightfully simple to put together and makes for the perfect meal to share with your loved ones. 

Easy Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Stew)

oz (1/2 can) spam

oz (2 medium) sausage (hot dogs, bacon, pork belly,

kimchi (sliced, preferrably 2+ weeks old)

onion (sliced)

tofu (soft

rice cakes (thawed if frozen)

mushrooms

green onion (chopped, for garnish)

pack instant ramyeon noodles

cheese

chicken broth (anchovy stock, dashi, or water)

tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) (or to taste)

tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)

soy sauce

mirin (or 1/2 tbsp sugar)

black pepper

Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

Assemble the spam, tofu, mushrooms, sausages, rice cakes, onion, and kimchi in a shallow pot. Add the sauce and chicken broth, cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

When the stew starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the noodles and cheese, and boil for another 3-4 minutes until the noodles are cooked through.

Garnish with green onion and serve with a bowl of steamed rice. Enjoy!

This 15-minute hot and spicy kimchi tofu soup makes a perfect meal for one person. With this classic kimchi tofu soup recipe plus a hot-stone bowl, you can always enjoy a Korean restaurant experience at home.

Kimchi Tofu Soup (Meal-for-one Recipe)

g kimchi

200 g soft tofu

mushroom

½ tbsp sesame oil

garlic

chicken stock ((Or vegetable stock,

Korean chili powder

egg ((Optional))

green onions

chili peppers

cilantros ((Optional))

Use a pair of scissors (or a knife) to cut 150g kimchi into bite-size pieces. Set aside.

Cut 200g soft tofu into 2 inch cubes. Cut a small wedge of onion. Chop off the seafood mushrooms&#39; roots and discard. Peel and slice a clove of garlic. Chop some green onions, fresh peppers, and cilantros, set aside.

Preparation

In a small stone bowl (or saucepan), heat sesame oil over medium high heat for 1 minute.

Add onion and garlic, stir with chopsticks for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add kimchi, stir for 1 minute until hot.

Reduce the heat to medium low, add soybean paste, stir until well mixed. Add tofu and mushrooms, pour in chicken stock or water to immerse the tofu.

Sprinkle Korean chili powder over the soup. Gently stir until the color of the soup looks even. Turn heat to medium high to bring the soup to a boil.

Turn heat to medium high to bring the soup to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer the stew for 5 minutes. Add an egg to the stew, simmer for about 3 minutes until the egg is soft boiled (runny yolk, set white).

Garnish the kimchi tofu stew with chopped green onions, cilantros, and fresh peppers.

Serve hot with steamed rice.

Making the kimchi tofu soup

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