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.
Izvirni recept avtorja Forkin
- Skupni čas
- 40 min
- Porcije
- 4
- Zahtevnost
- Srednje
Informacije o alergenih: lahko vsebuje ribe, gluten, sezam in soja. Če imate alergijo, vedno preverite embalažo sestavin.
Priprava
Sestavine
- 500 gfirm silken tofu, drained and cut into large pieces
- 1,5 skodelicakimchi, chopped, with its juice
- 0,5 kosyellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 strokgarlic, minced
- 2 kosgreen onion, chopped, divided
- 3 skodelicavegetable broth
- 2 žlicagochugaru
- 1 žlicasoy sauce
- 1 žlicasesame oil
- 0,5 žličkasugar
- 0,5 žličkasalt, or to taste
- 0,25 žličkablack pepper, or to taste
- 1 žlicaoil, for sautéing
Oprema
ladle · pot · knife · cutting board
Postopek
Korak za korakom
- 1
Heat the oil in a medium pot or a traditional Korean earthenware pot (ttukbaegi) over medium heat.
Približno 1 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 4 min
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Približno 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.
Približno 7 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 3 min
- 6
Reduce the heat to a simmer, then add the soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Približno 1 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 1 min
- 8
Simmer for another 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the tofu to heat through.
Približno 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.
Kuharjeva opomba: Serve immediately with a side of steamed rice.
Pravilno shranjevanje
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.