Name: Spicy Kimchi Tofu Stew
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 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

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Spicy Kimchi Tofu StewGentl & Hyers

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

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1
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.
Step 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.
Step 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.

TagsStew Soup/Stew Soup Korean East Asian Asian Tofu Cabbage Leafy Greens Vegetable Scallion Onion Root Vegetable Main Dinner Dairy Free Gluten Free Vegetarian Vegan Easy One-Pot Meals Make Ahead Simmer Winter Bon Appétit

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