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Kimchi soup with tofu

Recipe
Soup
Vegetarian

Very comforting on rainy days, this recipe is uncomplicated, quick to prepare and can be varied according to taste.

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Ingredients (2 servings)
200 g Kimchi, preferably matured
1 Onion
4 cloves Garlic
400 ml Vegetable stock (optionally water)
1-2 tablespoon(s) Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1-2 tablespoon(s) Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
2 tablespoon(s) Rice wine
1-2 tablespoon(s) Soy sauce (ideally light)
150 g Tofu (natural)
some Salt
some White pepper
1-2 teaspoon(s) Sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon(s) Sesame oil
some Ginger (optional)
some Coriander (as garnish)
some Spring onion (as garnish)
  • Start by cutting the kimchi into bite-sized pieces; cut the onion into strips; peel and finely chop the garlic.
  • Then fry the kimchi with the onion in a pan with a little oil. Add the garlic, water, gochujang (chili paste), gochugaru (chili powder), rice wine and soy sauce, cover and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, slice the tofu and simmer briefly in the soup*.
  • Season the finished soup with a pinch of salt, white pepper and sesame oil. If the soup is too sour, add sugar.
  • Garnish with some coriander or spring onions and serve.

*Note: The soup can also be prepared with meat.


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