Korean · Soup

Kimchi tofu jjigae

A tangy kimchi broth surrounds cubes of tofu, mushrooms and softened onion. Gochugaru adds a warm red colour, while a short simmer brings the fermented cabbage’s sharpness into a lively, warming soup.

VeganEasy4 servings

Ingredients

Original recipe: 4 servings. Ingredient amounts scale below; the method is written for 4 servings. For larger amounts, use separate batches and check doneness.

  • 300 gvegan gluten-free napa cabbage kimchi, chopped, with juices
  • 500 gfirm tofu, drained and cut into thick slices
  • 150 gmushrooms, sliced
  • 120 gonion, sliced
  • 3 clovegarlic, minced
  • 1 tbspneutral oil
  • 1 tbspgochugaru chili flakes
  • 900 mlgluten-free vegan vegetable stock
  • 1 tbspgluten-free tamari
  • 1 tspsugar
  • 2 eachscallions, sliced
  • 1 tsptoasted sesame oil

Make it

  1. Warm the neutral oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 4 minutes, then add garlic and kimchi with its juices and cook for 4 minutes more, stirring.
  2. Stir in the gochugaru for 20 seconds. Add the stock, tamari, sugar and mushrooms, bring to a boil and reduce to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Lay the tofu slices in the broth and simmer for 5–6 minutes until hot through, keeping the pieces mostly intact.
  4. Turn off the heat, stir in the sesame oil and top with scallions. Divide the soup and tofu evenly among four bowls and serve hot.
Ingredients, recipe context & sources

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This is an original Livura home-cooking interpretation, not yet independently kitchen-tested. Source links provide dish and cultural context; the recipe wording and quantities are Livura’s.

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