Cultural background
Tofu kimchi is popular as a drinking snack, and it harmonizes the softness of tofu with the spiciness of kimchi.
Similar dishes
Tofu Jorim
두부조림 · dubu-jorim
A traditional Korean side dish made by simmering tofu in a soy sauce seasoning to infuse flavor.
Pan-fried Battered Tofu
두부전 · dubu-jeon
A pancake dish made by cutting tofu into bite-sized pieces, coating them with flour and egg, and frying them in a pan until golden brown. Crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside.
Deep-fried Tofu
두부튀김 · dubu-twigim
A dish where tofu is coated in batter and deep-fried until crispy outside and soft inside. It is even more delicious when dipped in soy sauce or vinegared soy sauce.
Kimchi Jeon
김치전 · kimchi-jeon
A savory pancake made by mixing well-fermented kimchi with flour batter and pan-frying it wide. The sourness and nuttiness of the kimchi blend together to create a crispy and moist texture. It is enjoyed by dipping in a simple vinegared soy sauce and is perfect as a light snack or paired with makgeolli (rice wine).
Chive Kimchi
부추김치 · buchu-kimchi
Kimchi made by mixing chives with red pepper powder, garlic, and fermented seafood, then fermenting. It is crunchy, spicy, and rich in umami.
Stir-fried Tofu
두부볶음 · dubu-bokkeum
A simple side dish made by stir-frying tofu with soy sauce and garlic seasoning.
Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Cut the tofu into suitable pieces and blanch them in boiling water.
- 2Cut well-fermented kimchi into bite-sized pieces.
- 3Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the kimchi, then season it with red chili powder and sesame oil.
- 4Arrange the blanched tofu around the edge of a plate and place the stir-fried kimchi in the center.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Can be vegan if kimchi does not contain seafood-based ingredients.
How to order
두부김치 주세요
Du-bu-gim-chi ju-se-yo
I would like Tofu Kimchi please