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Korean Beef Tofu Soup

Name: Korean Beef Tofu Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: korean
Ingredients: minced pork; sesame oil; green onion; Garlic; Korean chili paste; hot pepper powder; sugar; soy sauce; water; silken tofu; sliced beef short rib hot pot meat; Egg; green chili pepper; Salt; prepared Korean spicy meat sauce

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10 Steps Total

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00:00:38

warningStay safe

Hot oil may splatter when stir-frying meat, keep a safe distance to prevent burns.

Pour 1.5 tbsp Korean sesame oil into a skillet, add 200g minced pork, and stir-fry over medium heat until cooked through, the moisture evaporates, and pork fat is rendered

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, about 1 minute

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Stir-fry the minced pork until water evaporates and pork fat is rendered, otherwise the sauce will lack aroma and taste gamey.

Ingredients:sesame oil (1.5 tbsp)minced pork (200 g)

Tools:wooden spatulaskillet

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00:01:38

Add 1 cup chopped green onion and 1 tbsp minced garlic into the cooked pork, then stir-fry together over medium heat until fragrant

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, about 25 seconds

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Stir-fry the green onion and garlic quickly, otherwise high heat or overcooking will burn the garlic and create a bitter taste.

Ingredients:green onion (1 cup)Garlic (2 tbsp)

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00:02:03

Add 1 tbsp Korean chili paste and stir-fry thoroughly with the minced pork and aromatics to release its sweet spicy aroma

local_fire_departmentMedium-low heat, about 15 seconds

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Korean chili paste contains sugar and sticks easily, so stir continuously, otherwise the bottom will burn.

Ingredients:Korean chili paste (1 tbsp)

Tools:wooden spatulaskillet

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00:02:19

Pour in 2 tbsp coarse Korean chili flakes, turn heat to low, and stir-fry continuously until well combined and fragrant

local_fire_departmentLow heat, about 10 seconds

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Chili flakes burn very easily, so lower the heat immediately, otherwise it will ruin the flavor with bitterness.

Ingredients:hot pepper powder (2 tbsp)

Tools:wooden spatulaskillet

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00:02:31

Add 1 tbsp sugar and 1.5 tbsp soy sauce, stir-fry over low heat until dark, fragrant, and evenly combined

local_fire_departmentLow heat, about 15 seconds

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Sugar and soy sauce caramelize quickly at high temperatures, so stir promptly before adding water, otherwise it will taste bitter.

Ingredients:sugar (1 tbsp)soy sauce (2 tbsp)

Tools:wooden spatulaskillet

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00:02:46

Pour in 150ml water and simmer over medium-low heat until bubbling and thickened into a savory meat sauce, then turn off heat

local_fire_departmentMedium-low heat, about 40 seconds

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Keep enough liquid while simmering and turn off heat once thickened, otherwise drying it out will ruin the smooth sauce texture.

Ingredients:water (400 ml)

Tools:wooden spatulaskillet

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00:03:28

warningStay safe

The pot and steam get very hot during cooking, always use oven mitts when moving the pot.

In a small cast iron pot or claypot, place 1 block silken tofu, 1 tbsp minced garlic, and 4 slices beef short rib meat
Pour in 250ml water to submerge ingredients, and heat over medium heat

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, about 30 seconds

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Spoon the silken tofu gently into the pot, otherwise it will break apart into tiny pieces.

Ingredients:silken tofu (1 piece)Garlicsliced beef short rib hot pot meat (4 slice)water

Tools:soup potspoon

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00:04:02

Sprinkle 2 tbsp green onion into the pot and add 1 tsp soy sauce for color, continue heating until near boiling

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, about 30 seconds

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Add only a small splash of soy sauce for color, otherwise the soup will become overly salty when meat sauce is added.

Ingredients:green onionsoy sauce

Tools:soup pot

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00:04:31

Scoop 3 tbsp of the prepared Korean spicy meat sauce into the center of the pot using a clean spoon
Stir gently into the broth, cook until beef is done and broth boils
Adjust salt with 1/4 tsp if needed

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, about 1 minute

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Use a clean and dry spoon to scoop the meat sauce, otherwise moisture will cause the remaining sauce to spoil and mold.

Ingredients:prepared Korean spicy meat sauce (3 tbsp)Salt (0.25 tsp)

Tools:soup potspoon

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00:05:29

warningStay safe

The hot pot retains high heat when serving, never touch the pot with bare hands to avoid severe burns.

Once boiling rapidly, turn off heat
Crack 1 egg into the center, top with 1 sliced green chili pepper, and let residual pot heatpoach the egg softly before serving

local_fire_departmentBring to a rapid boil, then turn off heat

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Turn off heat right at boiling point and add the egg immediately, otherwise the cooling broth won't cook the egg properly.

Ingredients:Egg (1 piece)green chili pepper (1 piece)

Tools:soup pot