Korean Tofu Soup Recipe
This Korean tofu soup is a bold and comforting blend of silken tofu and hearty vegetables cooked in a spicy broth.
Equipment
1 Julienne peeler (optional)
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 medium onion
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 Tbsp grated ginger
- 1 to 2 Tbsp gochujang paste, to taste (see note)
- 1 ¼ litre vegetable stock
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 nori sheet, cut into thin strips
- 1 pak choi, roughly chopped
- 125 g shiitake mushrooms, roughly chopped
- 125 g carrots, cut into thin strips (I use a Julienne peeler)
- 350 g silken tofu, diced
- lime juice, to taste
TOPPINGS (optional)
- 8 spring onions, sliced
- White sesame seeds
- Black sesame seeds
- Gochugaru flakes
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil over medium heat in a large casserole dish.2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- Add the onion and cook until soft, about 6 minutes.1 medium onion
- Add the garlic, ginger, gochujang paste, vegetable stock, soy sauce, and nori strips.3 garlic cloves, grated, 1 Tbsp grated ginger, 1 to 2 Tbsp gochujang paste, to taste, 1 ¼ litre vegetable stock, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 nori sheet, cut into thin strips
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a lively simmer.
- Add the pak choi, shiitake mushrooms, and carrots. Cook until the mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes.1 pak choi, roughly chopped, 125 g shiitake mushrooms, roughly chopped, 125 g carrots, cut into thin strips
- Stir in the silken tofu gently into the soup.350 g silken tofu, diced
- Season to taste with lime juice.lime juice, to taste
- Serve straight away with spring onions, sesame seeds, and gochugaru flakes on top if desired.8 spring onions, sliced, White sesame seeds, Black sesame seeds, Gochugaru flakes
Notes
Note: for a spicy soup, use 2 tablespoons of gochujang paste. If you prefer something milder use less.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1534mgPotassium: 511mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 6319IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg