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Spicy Soft Tofu Stew with Dumplings

A comforting and satisfying Korean soft tofu stew teeming with savoury and spicy flavours.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 1 or 2
Author: MyJoyDelights

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil*
  • 1 tbsp Korean red pepper flakes/powder (gochugaru)
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 -2 green onions, thinly sliced (light colored and green parts separated)
  • 1/2 cup kimchi, chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • 3-4 tbsp kimchi juice
  • 1 tbsp korean soy sauce or regular soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 6 pieces frozen dumplings (any kind)
  • 350 g soft tofu
  • 1 egg
  • salt, freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In an earthenware pot or sauce pan, add sesame oil, gochugaru, garlic, and light colored parts of the green onions. Open the fire and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Stir as necessary and see to it the gochugaru is not burned.
  • Add the kimchi to the mixture and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Pour in the water, kimchi juice, followed by soy sauce and fish sauce. Let it boil.
  • Add the frozen dumplings and return to boil. Then, add the soft tofu and break it down in chunks but not too small, though. Allow to boil
  • Taste the soup and adjust seasoning. Add salt or more fish sauce if it's bland.
  • Top the soup with green onions. Crack the egg onto the soup. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or to your preferred doneness. Add some freshly ground black pepper.
  • Serve with steamed rice.

Notes

* Use more sesame oil if you increase the amount of gochugaru (ex. use 2 tablespoon oil for 2 tablespoon gochugaru)
Be extra careful in handling the spicy soft tofu stew - it's boiling hot!