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Kimchi Soup with Tofu

Recipe
Soup
Vegetarian

A simple, quick dish that can easily be adapted to suit individual tastes.

The Editors

Ingredients (2 servings)
200 g kimchi (preferably well-fermented)
1 onion
4 gloves garlic
400 ml vegetable stock (or water)
1-2 tablespoon(s) Korean chili paste (gochujang)
1-2 tablespoon(s) Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
2 tablespoon(s) rice wine
1-2 tablespoon(s) soy sauce (preferably light)
150 g Tofu (plain)
salt
white pepper
1-2 teaspoon(s) sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon(s) sesame oil
fresh ginger (optional)
fresh coriander (for garnish)
spring onions (for garnish)

Method

  • Cut the kimchi into bite-sized pieces. Slice the onion into thin strips and finely chop the garlic.
  • In a pot, sauté the kimchi and onion in a little oil until fragrant. Add the garlic, stock (or water), gochujang, gochugaru, rice wine and soy sauce. Cover and let simmer gently for about 10–15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, slice the tofu and add it to the soup, allowing it to simmer briefly.*
  • Season the finished soup with a pinch of salt, white pepper and sesame oil. If the soup tastes too sour, balance it with a little sugar.
  • To serve, garnish with fresh coriander or spring onions.

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

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