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Smoky Kimchi And Tofu Stew With Beef

Name: Smoky Kimchi And Tofu Stew With Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 0.5 lb Halal beef chuck, thinly sliced; 1.5 cup Aged cabbage kimchi, coarsely chopped, with 2 tbsp juice; 14 oz Soft tofu, drained and cut into large cubes; 2.5 cup Halal beef broth; 1 tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes); 1 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp Minced garlic; 3 stem Green onions, sliced into 1-inch pieces; 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil

A comforting, deeply flavored Korean stew combining tender halal beef, tangy aged kimchi, and silky soft tofu in a fragrant chili broth.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

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Technique to learn

Aromatics Blooming in Sesame Oil

Sautéing chili flakes and kimchi directly in hot oil with aromatics before adding liquid to unlock lipid-soluble flavor compounds.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat toasted sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2: Add sliced beef chuck and minced garlic, sautéing for 3 minutes until meat changes color.

Step 3: Add chopped kimchi and gochugaru to the pot, stirring constantly for 4 minutes to caramelize the kimchi.

Step 4: Pour in the halal beef broth, kimchi juice, and low-sodium soy sauce, turning heat up to high to bring stew to a boil.

Step 5: Reduce heat to medium-low, drop in soft tofu cubes and green onions, and let simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

Step 6: Ladle hot stew gently into warm bowls, taking care not to break up the soft tofu blocks, and serve immediately.

Cooking tips

Use well-fermented, sour kimchi for this stew; young kimchi lacks the deep acidity needed for a robust broth.
Handle soft tofu gently when adding it to the broth to keep large, appetizing blocks intact.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Korean; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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