Golden Pan-Fried Dubu Kimchi (Tofu with Stir-Fried Kimchi)
A special side dish of seasoned meat and stir-fried kimchi served alongside pan-fried tofu.
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This dish features seasoned meat and well-ripened kimchi stir-fried with seasonings, then served alongside warm, pan-fried tofu. Covering the pan with a lid to let the ingredients gently steam and soften is a key step. It makes a hearty side dish for rice and pairs wonderfully as an appetizer with makgeolli.
- Servings
- 3–4 servings
- Cook time
- 5 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Beef (or pork)100 g
- Kimchi6 stems, 200 g
- Tofu1/2 block, 200 g
- Onion1/2
- Large green onion (daepa)1/2 stalks
Meat marinade
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)1/2 tbsp
- Minced garlic1 tsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine) (or cheongju (Korean rice wine))1 tbsp
- Ground black peppera little
Seasoning
- Kimchi brine3 tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)2 tbsp
- Minced garlic1/2 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)1 tsp
- Toasted sesame oil
- Toasted sesame seeds
- If the kimchi is very sour, tossing it with about 1 tsp of sugar helps tone down the sharp acidity.
- I used beef, but pork works great too. If you like it spicy, try adding some Cheongyang chili pepper as well.
Steps
1. Slice the tofu on the thicker side and sprinkle lightly with salt to season.
Shake off the seasonings from the kimchi and cut it into bite-sized lengths.
If the kimchi is very sour, tossing it with about 1 tsp of sugar
helps tone down the sharp acidity.
2. I used beef, but pork works great too.
Slice the onion thickly and slice the large green onion diagonally. If you like it spicy, try adding Cheongyang chili pepper as well.
3. Add all the marinade ingredients to the meat and mix well by hand.
4. Heat some oil in a heated pan and pan-fry the tofu on both sides until golden brown.
Pan-fry it right before serving so it is hot and delicious.
Instead of pan-frying the tofu, you can also blanch it in boiling water.
5. Add the meat to the pan and stir-fry until it turns pale and is cooked through.
6. Add the kimchi and stir-fry together.
7. Add the onion, and from the seasoning ingredients,
mix in 3 tbsp kimchi brine, 2 tbsp gochugaru, 1/2 tbsp minced garlic, and 1 tsp corn syrup evenly.
8. Cover with a lid and let it steam for 4 to 5 minutes so the ingredients become tender.
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9. Add the large green onion and cook through...
10. If it needs more seasoning, adjust the taste with salt, and finally mix in the toasted sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds to finish.
Ppunwife's tips
- Pan-fry the tofu right before serving so it is warm and delicious.
- Instead of pan-frying the tofu, you can also blanch it in boiling water.
FAQ
What should I do if the kimchi is too sour?
Shaking off the seasonings inside the kimchi and tossing it with about 1 tsp of sugar will help reduce the strong sourness.
Can I prepare the tofu without pan-frying it in oil?
Instead of oiling a pan and pan-frying it, you can blanch it in boiling water and serve it alongside the kimchi.
Can I use another cut of meat instead of beef?
You can easily use pork in place of beef in the exact same way.
What ingredients should I add if I want to enjoy it spicier?
If you prefer a spicy flavor, you can add Cheongyang chili peppers during the prep stage and stir-fry them together.
