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Vegetarian Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Sundubu-jjigae)
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A spicy and comforting Korean soft tofu stew made without meat or eggs, featuring kimchi, zucchini, shiitake mushrooms, and a flavorful seasoning mix. Perfect for warming up on a cold day.
00:25:00 total
Serves 2
medium
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Ingredients
- kimchi (well-fermented napa cabbage) - 1/2 cup (finely chopped)
- soft tofu - 1 pack (one pack)
- zucchini - 1/4 piece (cut into bite-sized half-moon pieces)
- shiitake mushrooms - 2 pieces (julienned)
- green onion - 1/3 stalk (diagonally sliced, divided)
- onion - 1/4 piece (thinly sliced)
- chili pepper (Korean Cheongyang chili) - 1 piece (diagonally sliced)
- kelp broth - 3 cups (dashi style)
- chili oil - 2 tablespoons (for stir-frying)
- salt - 1/2 teaspoon (to taste)
- red pepper powder - 1 tablespoon (for seasoning mix)
- cooking wine - 1 tablespoon (for seasoning mix)
- soup soy sauce - 1 tablespoon (for seasoning mix)
- minced garlic - 1 tablespoon (for seasoning mix)
- black pepper - a dash (a dash for seasoning mix)
- perilla oil - 1 teaspoon (for seasoning mix)
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: Thinly slice the onion. Cut the zucchini into bite-sized half-moon pieces. Diagonally slice the chili pepper and green onion. Julienne the shiitake mushrooms.
- Make seasoning mix: In a bowl, combine red pepper powder, cooking wine, soup soy sauce, minced garlic, black pepper, and perilla oil. Mix well.
- Sauté aromatics: In a pot over medium-low heat, add chili oil and half the green onion. Stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add onion and kimchi: Add the sliced onion and then the kimchi to the pot. Sauté until softened.
- Add broth and seasoning: Pour in the kelp broth, then add the seasoning mix, zucchini, and shiitake mushrooms. Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add tofu and simmer: Gently add the soft tofu to the pot and continue to simmer gently.
- Finish with chili and green onion: Add the sliced chili pepper and remaining green onion. Bring to a final boil and adjust salt to taste. Serve hot.
