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Delve into the rich culinary tradition of Korea, where hearty soups hold a special place. Join Mytour in the kitchen to master the preparation of Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Sundubu-jjigae) with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps:
1. Ingredients
- Korean Kimchi: 200g
- Kimchi Water: 75-100ml
- Pork Belly: 200g
- Soft Tofu: 1 box (or 2 blocks)
- Korean Chili Paste: 5 tablespoons
- Korean Red Pepper Powder: 3 tablespoons
- Sesame Oil: 1.5 tablespoons
- Leek: 2 stalks
- White Radish: 1 piece
- Dried Anchovies: 10g
- Dried Garlic: 1 bulb
2. Essential Tools
Induction Cooker/Infrared Stove, Pot, Bowl, Strainer, Spoon, Knife, Cutting Board
3. Guide on Making Korean Soft Tofu Stew
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
Peel and cut white radish, cut leek into segments. Peel and crush garlic. Rinse and thinly slice pork belly. Cut kimchi separately. Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces (note: avoid cutting tofu too small as it may break during cooking)
Step 2: Prepare the Broth
Simmer white radish and leek in 2 liters of water. Add dried anchovies and simmer for 20 - 30 minutes, then turn off the heat. Strain the broth through a sieve, removing vegetables and anchovies.
Step 3: Make Sundubu-jjigae Sauce
Prepare 3 tablespoons of Korean chili powder, 5 tablespoons of chili paste, and 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, mix well for later use in the broth.
Step 4: Cook the Soft Tofu Stew
Thinly slice garlic and leek, sauté them in cooking oil. Add Kimchi and pork belly, stir-fry until browned. Then, pour in the prepared broth and bring to a boil. Add soft tofu. You can also crack an egg into the hot stew to enhance its flavor and richness.
4. Finished Dish
Korean Soft Tofu Stew should be served hot, with a sweet, savory, spicy, and slightly sour broth from the kimchi. You can enjoy this soup with rice or noodles. For an extra delicious experience, prepare Korean pickled radish, a bit of kimchi, seaweed, Korean fish cake, and a bottle of Soju to savor the authentic Korean flavors at home.
Above is the recipe for making the spicy and enticing Korean Soft Tofu Stew. Hopefully, with this recipe, you can successfully cook this Korean soup for your family meals. Wishing you success
