Tofu Kimchi Stew (Sundubu Jjigae)
This comforting and hearty Korean stew features silken tofu, fermented kimchi, and an umami-rich broth. It's a quick and satisfying vegetarian meal, perfect for a chilly evening.
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- Temps total
- 40 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Mitjana
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir peix, gluten, sèsam i soja. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
- 500 gfirm silken tofu, drained and cut into large pieces
- 1,5 tassakimchi, chopped, with its juice
- 0,5 uyellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 gragarlic, minced
- 2 ugreen onion, chopped, divided
- 3 tassavegetable broth
- 2 csgochugaru
- 1 cssoy sauce
- 1 cssesame oil
- 0,5 ctsugar
- 0,5 ctsalt, or to taste
- 0,25 ctblack pepper, or to taste
- 1 csoil, for sautéing
Estris
ladle · pot · knife · cutting board
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Heat the oil in a medium pot or a traditional Korean earthenware pot (ttukbaegi) over medium heat.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Using a ttukbaegi helps keep the stew hot throughout the meal.
- 2
Add the sliced yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Uns 4 min
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Uns 1 min
- 4
Add the chopped kimchi and its juice, then add the gochugaru and sugar. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the kimchi softens and develops a deeper flavor.
Uns 7 min
Nota de cuina: Cooking the kimchi well is key to developing a rich base for the stew.
- 5
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Uns 3 min
- 6
Reduce the heat to a simmer, then add the soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Adjust seasoning to your preference after a quick taste.
- 7
Gently add the silken tofu pieces to the simmering stew. Avoid stirring too vigorously to prevent breaking up the tofu too much.
Uns 1 min
- 8
Simmer for another 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the tofu to heat through.
Uns 7 min
- 9
Stir in half of the chopped green onion just before serving.
- 10
Ladle the hot stew into bowls and garnish with the remaining green onion.
Nota de cuina: Serve immediately with a side of steamed rice.
Conservació
Store leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through, adding a splash of water if too thick.