Name: Tofu Kimchi – A Must-Try Tofu Dish
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: Tofu - 1 block (350 grams); Kimchi - 1 cup; Onion - 1/2 a whole; Pork - 200 grams; Minced garlic - 1 Tablespoon; Cooking wine - 1 Tablespoon; Soy sauce - 1 Tablespoon; Sugar - 1 teaspoon; Gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes) - 1 Tablespoon; Spring onion - 2 Tablespoons; Sesame oil - 1 Tablespoon; Sesame seeds - 1/2 Tablespoon; Black pepper - few shakes (optional)

Tofu Kimchi is a perfect mini-meal for those who love kimchi or tofu. The dish is made of blanched tofu pieces that are served with sautéed kimchi.

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Tofu Kimchi is a very popular type of anju – side dishes that pair well with alcohol. (In Korea, we like to munch as we drink). It’s also very popular among homecooks since it is delicious, simple and healthy. I hope many of you will try this tofu recipe at home.

I must note that this recipe is spicy – you can reduce the overall heat by using only a teaspoon of Korean red chili flakes. But don’t exclude it 100% as the chili flakes give a nice red color to the sauté. Also, it helps to eat this dish alongside a bowl of rice.

Tofu Kimchi – A Must-Try Tofu Dish

Yield 2 people

Kimchi Tofu is made of blanched tofu pieces that are served with sautéed kimchi. Absolutely delicious!

Ingredients

Tofu - 1 block (350 grams)
Kimchi - 1 cup
Onion - 1/2 a whole
Pork - 200 grams
Minced garlic - 1 Tablespoon
Cooking wine - 1 Tablespoon
Soy sauce - 1 Tablespoon
Sugar - 1 teaspoon
Gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes) - 1 Tablespoon
Spring onion - 2 Tablespoons
Sesame oil - 1 Tablespoon
Sesame seeds - 1/2 Tablespoon
Black pepper - few shakes (optional)

Instructions

Prep Tofu

Bring water up to boil. Place tofu block in. Boil for 2 minutes. Take out with spatula and let it cool down.
Split the block in half and then quarter into thin bite-sized pieces.

Prep Veggies

Cut half an onion into thin slices. Then cut pork into thin slices. Cut Kimchi into bite-sized pieces. Cut spring onion stalks into small pieces.

Sautee Kimchi

Turn frying pan on medium heat. Place oil into pan. Once it is hot, place minced garlic in and mix for 10 seconds.
Then place in pork strips. Pour in cooking wine, soy sauce and black pepper over pork. Stir pork until the pink color has disappeared.
Then place in Kimchi. Add sugar, Korean red chili flakes and onion slices next. Stir-fry all of it together until Kimchi has turned slightly translucent or until it develops a slight browning on the edges.
Turn off the heat and add spring onions, sesame oil and seeds.

Notes

Cook on a medium or medium-high heat - so it doesn't burn
Use medium-firm to extra-firm tofu. Do not use the “silken” type or “super-firm” tofu as it will be too soft or hard.
If you are vegetarian, skip the pork and use sliced mushrooms of your choice.
See video below for more details

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