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Korean “Soon” Tofu Stew

Ingredients

  • 1 12 oz package silken tofu (extra soft)
  • 1 medium size onion, chopped
  • 2-4 teaspoons of Korean crushed red pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms (any variety)
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds
  • 8 cups of water
  • optional: zucchini slices, spinach leaves

Directions

Over a medium heat, saute the chopped garlic
and crushed red pepper in sesame oil. Stir
continuously so pepper and garlic do not
burn. After 3-4 minutes, transfer contents to
stew pot.

Add water, tofu and vegetables (except
scallions) to stew pot, and bring everything to
a boil. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Be sure
to break up the soft tofu in the pot; this will
help to create a gravy-like consistency in the
soup.

Just before serving, sprinkle chopped scallions
on to soup.

This traditional dish is best accompanied by a
hot bowl of Korean-style sticky white rice.

Serves: 2-4

Preparation time: 45 minutes