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Silky slices of warm steamed tofu paired with sizzling stir-fried aged kimchi in sesame oil, a classic combination where the mild tofu tempers the bold, tangy kimchi.

Ingredients

400g firm tofu
200g aged kimchi, sliced
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp sugar
1 green onion, sliced
1 tsp gochugaru
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Sesame seeds

Instructions

1 Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. Slide in the whole block of tofu and warm for 5 minutes.
2 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Add kimchi and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly caramelized.
3 Add sugar and gochugaru to the kimchi, toss for 1 more minute. Finish with sesame oil.
4 Remove tofu from water, slice into 1cm-thick pieces. Arrange on one side of a plate.
5 Pile the stir-fried kimchi alongside the tofu. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.

Did You Know?

The pairing of plain tofu with fiery kimchi embodies the Korean concept of balance in cooking, where contrasting flavors and temperatures create harmony on the palate.