Quick & Easy Tofu Kimchi Jjigae (Vegan)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
199 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Quick & Easy Tofu Kimchi Jjigae (Vegan)
Description
This Quick & Easy Tofu Kimchi Jjigae starts with a flavorful broth made by simmering vegetable broth with kombu and shiitake mushrooms to extract umami richness. The broth is then combined with sautéed onions, garlic, and chopped kimchi to build depth and a spicy, tangy character.
Seasoned with soy sauce, gochugaru red pepper flakes, and a touch of sugar, the stew simmers to meld flavors before adding soft tofu slices, which warm through gently without breaking apart. The texture combines tender tofu with softened kimchi and mushrooms, resulting in a hearty yet light stew.
The stew is typically garnished with green onions and served hot alongside steamed rice, making it a satisfying vegan main course. The balance of fermented and fresh ingredients creates complexity suitable for those craving spicy Korean flavors without meat.
Ingredients
- 7.05 oz tofu or silken tofu, sliced, soft
- ¼ cup onion thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ cup kimchi chopped
- 1 ¼ cup vegetable broth or mushroom stock
- 4 pieces kombu (aka dried kelp)
- 2 shiitake mushrooms or sub with rehydrated shiitake mushrooms
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce regular
- ½ teaspoon gochugaru
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar white
- 1 green onion finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a small pot, add vegetable broth, kombu and shiitake mushrooms. Cover and bring to a boil on medium-high heat. Then reduce to low heat to simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the kombu from the broth. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat sesame oil in a separate small pot on medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until onions are translucent. Add in chopped kimchi and sauté until kimchi juices release.
- Then pour in the broth with the mushrooms. Season the broth with soy sauce, gochugaru, and sugar. Cover and bring the stew to a boil on medium-high heat. Then reduce to low heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add sliced soft tofu on top of the stew and simmer for 3 minutes until warm. Garnish with green onions and enjoy with steamed rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 1834mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 491mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1101IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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