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Korean Dubu Kimchi

韓式泡菜豬肉拌豆腐

Korean Dubu Kimchi — finished dish

Total time: 35 min
Difficulty: Medium
Servings: 4 servings

Recipe overview

Warm tofu slices served beside stir-fried kimchi pork.

01

Ingredients

Main ingredients

400 g firm tofu
250 g thin pork shoulder slices
200 g kimchi
100 g onion
2 stalks spring onions
2 cloves garlic
1 L water (Tofu water)

Stir-fry sauce

1 tsp light soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp Korean chilli flakes
2 tbsp water

Oils

1 tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp sesame oil

Korean Dubu Kimchi — ingredients

02

Tools

kitchen knife
cutting board
mixing bowl
measuring spoons
measuring jug
wok
spatula
lidded pot
sieve
food thermometer
serving plate

Korean Dubu Kimchi — tools

03

Steps

Korean Dubu Kimchi — Drain tofu and slice one centimetre thick

Step 1

Drain tofu and slice one centimetre thick

Drain tofu and slice one centimetre thick.

Korean Dubu Kimchi — Cut kimchi into sections and slice onion

Step 2

Cut kimchi into sections and slice onion

Cut kimchi into sections and slice onion.

Korean Dubu Kimchi — Mince garlic and cut spring onions

Step 3

Mince garlic and cut spring onions

Mince garlic and cut spring onions.

Korean Dubu Kimchi — Cut pork separately; wash hands and clean tools

Step 4

Cut pork separately; wash hands and clean tools

Cut pork separately; wash hands and clean tools.

Korean Dubu Kimchi — Mix soy, sugar, chilli and two tablespoons water

Step 5

Mix soy, sugar, chilli and two tablespoons water

Mix soy, sugar, chilli and two tablespoons water.

Korean Dubu Kimchi — Boil one litre water; gently simmer tofu five minutes

Step 6

Boil one litre water; gently simmer tofu five minutes

Boil one litre water; gently simmer tofu five minutes.

Korean Dubu Kimchi — Drain tofu and keep warm without crushing

Step 7

Drain tofu and keep warm without crushing

Drain tofu and keep warm without crushing.

Korean Dubu Kimchi — Heat cooking oil; fry onion and garlic one minute

Step 8

Heat cooking oil; fry onion and garlic one minute

Heat cooking oil; fry onion and garlic one minute.

Korean Dubu Kimchi — Add pork and separate while frying three minutes

Step 9

Add pork and separate while frying three minutes

Add pork and separate while frying three minutes.

Korean Dubu Kimchi — Add kimchi and sauce; fry four more minutes

Step 10

Add kimchi and sauce; fry four more minutes

Add kimchi and sauce; fry four more minutes.

Korean Dubu Kimchi — Ensure thickest pork reaches 75°C for 30 seconds; cook longer if needed, then add spring onions and sesame oil

Step 11

Ensure thickest pork reaches 75°C for 30 seconds; cook longer if needed, then add spring onions and sesame oil

Ensure thickest pork reaches 75°C for 30 seconds; cook longer if needed, then add spring onions and sesame oil.

Korean Dubu Kimchi — Plate tofu beside kimchi pork and serve immediately

Step 12

Plate tofu beside kimchi pork and serve immediately

Plate tofu beside kimchi pork and serve immediately.

Common mistakes

Do not break tofu by vigorous stir-frying.

Tips

Reduce sauce to coat pork, not a soup. Contains soy and sesame; check kimchi for fish or shrimp. Soy sauce may contain wheat; check the label.