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Quick Dubu Kimchi (Tofu with Kimchi and Pork)
Dubu Kimchi (Tofu Kimchi) is a quick Korean dish with boiled tofu, spicy stir-fried kimchi, and pork. Ready in 10 minutes, it’s a great way to use aged kimchi for a savory, tangy, and creamy meal. Enjoy it as a side, appetizer, or with rice!
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 216 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) firm tofu
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 lb pork shoulder very thinly sliced
- 1 1/4 cup (190 g) sour kimchi
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) optional
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup (52 g) Asian leek or green onion chopped
- 1 fresh green chili optional
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut the tofu in half and place it in a pot of boiling water with salt. Simmer over low heat for 4-5 minutes. Remove the tofu from the water with a spatula and slice it into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Tip: To ensure the tofu blocks are warm, keep them in simmering water and slice them when you are ready to plate.
- In a separate skillet, heat oil over high heat and cook the pork until no longer pink. Add the kimchi to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Korean chili flakes, garlic, soy sauce, and sugar to the skillet and continue to stir-fry for another minute.
- Add the leek and green chili (if using) to the skillet and heat through. Finally, drizzle sesame oil and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds. Toss everything together.
- To plate, arrange the warm tofu slices on a serving platter as desired. You can place the tofu in a circle pattern with the stir-fried kimchi and pork in the center or arrange the tofu on one side and the kimchi stir-fry on the other. In either case, the vibrant color contrast will make a stunning presentation. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve warm.
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Notes
- To adapt the recipe for a vegetarian diet, remove the pork and substitute it with mushrooms or a plant-based meat substitute.
Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
452mg
(19%)
Potassium
481mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
754IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 452mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 481mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 754IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.