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.
Alkuperäinen resepti: Forkin
- Kokonaisaika
- 40 min
- Annoksia
- 4
- Vaikeustaso
- Keskitaso
Allergeenitiedot: saattaa sisältää seuraavia: kala, gluteeni, seesami, soija ja soijapavut. Tarkista aina ainesosien pakkaukset, jos sinulla on allergia.
Esivalmistelut
Ainesosat
- 500 gfirm silken tofu, drained and cut into large pieces
- 1,5 kuppikimchi, chopped, with its juice
- 0,5 kplyellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 kynsigarlic, minced
- 2 kplgreen onion, chopped, divided
- 3 kuppivegetable broth
- 2 rklgochugaru
- 1 rklsoy sauce
- 1 rklsesame oil
- 0,5 tlsugar
- 0,5 tlsalt, or to taste
- 0,25 tlblack pepper, or to taste
- 1 rkloil, for sautéing
Välineet
ladle · pot · knife · cutting board
Valmistusohje
Vaihe vaiheelta
- 1
Heat the oil in a medium pot or a traditional Korean earthenware pot (ttukbaegi) over medium heat.
Noin 1 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 4 min
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Noin 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.
Noin 7 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 3 min
- 6
Reduce the heat to a simmer, then add the soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Noin 1 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 1 min
- 8
Simmer for another 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the tofu to heat through.
Noin 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.
Kokin vinkki: Serve immediately with a side of steamed rice.
Säilytä hyvänä
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.