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Kimchi Tofu Stew

The perfect post-holiday dessert detox.

Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Korean
Keyword egg, kimchi, sesame seeds, soy sauce, stew, tofu
Servings 6 people
Author Déja Todman

Ingredients

  • 4 cups gently squeezed cabbage kimchi chopped, plus 1 cup liquid
  • 1 16- oz. package silken tofu cut into 1” pieces
  • 8 scallions cut into 1” pieces
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang Korean hot pepper paste
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Reduce heat, carefully add tofu, and simmer gently until slightly puffed and firmed, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer tofu to a medium bowl.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add kimchi and gochujang and cook, stirring often, until beginning to brown, 5–8 minutes. Add kimchi liquid and 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until kimchi is softened and translucent, 35–40 minutes.
  3. Add scallions, soy sauce, and tofu; simmer gently until tofu has absorbed flavors, 20–25 minutes (tofu will fall apart a little). Add sesame oil; season with salt and pepper. Ladle stew into bowls; top each with an egg yolk and sesame seeds.
  4. Serve and enjoy! :D