Dubu Kimchi (Tofu with Stir-fried Kimchi and Pork)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Korean
Dubu Kimchi (Tofu with Stir-fried Kimchi and Pork)
Description
Dubu Kimchi features soft tofu gently boiled and sliced, served alongside or topped with a stir-fry of fully fermented kimchi and thinly sliced pork. The stir-fry includes aromatics like onion, scallions, garlic, and ginger, combined with soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and the Korean chili paste gochujang to bring a balanced savory and spicy depth to the dish. The cooking process softens the kimchi to mellow its tang while cooking the pork through and evaporating excess liquid.
The texture contrasts between the silky tofu and the tender kimchi-pork mixture make the dish satisfying. The addition of sesame seeds and a pinch of black pepper adds a finishing touch to enhance the overall flavor profile.
Serve Dubu Kimchi as a main or side dish in Korean meals, pairing well with steamed rice to temper the spiciness and complete the meal. The dish highlights the interplay between fermented vegetables and protein with mild tofu to balance strong flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups kimchi fully fermented
- 1/2 pound pork thinly sliced; or pork belly
- 1/2 onion
- 2 scallions
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 - 3 tablespoons gochujang Korean red chili pepper paste, 고추장
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- pinch black pepper
- 1 18- oz tofu package
Instructions
- Cut kimchi and pork into bite sizes. Thinly slice onion and scallions. In a large bowl, combine kimchi, pork, onion, scallions and the remaining ingredients and mix well. Let it stand for 15 minutes.
- In a medium size pot, bring about 4 cups of water to a boil. Cut the tofu into two blocks. Reduce the heat to medium high, and add the tofu. Gently boil for 5 minutes. Carefully transfer the tofu to a colander to drain. Cut each block into about 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Heat a large pan over medium high heat and add the kimchi and pork mix. Cook until the kimchi becomes soft, the pork is cooked through, and most of the liquid generated during the cooking process is evaporated, about 5 - 6 minutes.
- Arrange the tofu slices nicely on a plate leaving an open space in the middle part. Place the stir-fried kimchi and pork in the middle and serve. Or, you can serve the stir-fried kimchi and tofu side by side.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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