Description
Spicy Korean Tofu Soup delivers pure comfort with fiery broth and silky protein. Rich flavors dance across palates, inviting hearty spoonfuls that warm souls and spark culinary adventures you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 block firm tofu (cut into small cubes)
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
Aromatic Vegetables:
- 1 garlic clove (chopped)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1/4 cup (15 g) chopped green onions
Liquid Base:
- 2 cups (470 ml) beef or vegetable broth
- 2 cups (470 ml) water
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup (30 g) toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel with aromatic sesame oil over moderate temperature, creating a flavorful base for the soup.
- Introduce minced garlic, diced onion, and freshly grated ginger, sautéing until the kitchen fills with an enticing fragrance and ingredients become translucent.
- Carefully fold delicate tofu cubes into the simmering mixture, gently rotating to achieve a golden-brown exterior while maintaining a tender interior.
- Cascade broth, water, fiery gochujang, umami-rich soy sauce, salt, and black pepper into the pot, ensuring a harmonious blend of robust flavors.
- Thoroughly integrate all ingredients, allowing the liquid to meld with the aromatics and spices.
- Elevate the temperature until the liquid reaches a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce heat to a gentle simmer, letting the soup develop depth for approximately 12 minutes.
- Scatter vibrant green onion slices and toasted sesame seeds across the surface, creating a visually appealing and textural garnish.
- Transfer the steaming soup into serving bowls, accompanying with fluffy steamed rice or tender noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Select silken tofu for a creamy, delicate texture that melts in your mouth during cooking.
- Adjust gochujang amount to control spice level, making the soup milder or more intense based on personal preference.
- Toast sesame seeds separately in a dry pan for enhanced nutty flavor and extra aromatic dimension to the soup.
- Prepare this dish as a vegetarian option by using vegetable broth and ensuring all ingredients are plant-based, creating a nutritious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg