SPICY KIMCHI TOFU STEW

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This fiery Korean stew is my weekend detox. It's spicy, clean, and capable of reversing any damage the previous night may have caused.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Soy     Stew     Dinner     Tofu     Soy Sauce     Sesame Oil     Bon Appétit     Quick and Healthy     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Reduce heat, carefully add tofu, and simmer gently until slightly puffed and firmed up, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer tofu to a medium bowl.
  • 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.
  • 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.

BD BDdj
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Yum, yum, yum! This stew was so good. I loved the spicy kimchi flavor and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Collins Amponsah
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Great recipe! The stew was delicious and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the kimchi and gochujang. I will definitely be making this again.


Cute Jerry
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This kimchi stew is a must-try! It's the perfect balance of spicy, sour, and savory. I love that it's also very easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


dr Phyll
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this stew. I'm not a huge fan of kimchi, but it was used perfectly in this dish. The stew was flavorful and hearty, and it was perfect for a cold winter day.


Azeem GOLD
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This stew is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can throw all the ingredients in a pot and let it simmer. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Wuthy Chin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out perfectly. I love the combination of the kimchi, tofu, and gochujang. It's a hearty and flavorful stew that's perfect for a cold winter day.


Hashi Akotar
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover kimchi. It's also a very affordable meal to make. I was able to feed my family of four for under $10.


Mathew McCullough
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I'm not usually a fan of tofu, but this stew changed my mind. The kimchi and gochujang added so much flavor that I couldn't get enough of it. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mark Brace
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The kimchi tofu stew was delicious and easy to make. I especially liked the addition of the gochujang paste, which gave the stew a nice spicy kick. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Areeb Abbasi
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This kimchi stew was an absolute delight! The tofu was perfectly soft and the kimchi added a wonderful depth of flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again soon.