Chewy Shiitake Mushroom Soft Tofu Stew
How to Make Delicious Soft Tofu Stew with Shiitake Mushrooms! A Heartwarming and Flavorful Dish.
This soft tofu stew is packed with chewy shiitake mushrooms, offering a deep and rich flavor. The silky smooth tofu melts in your mouth, warming your body and soul on a chilly day. Discover the magic of this comforting bowl.
Soft Tofu Stew
- Soft tofu 2 packs (800g)
- Beef for Bulgogi 100g
- Shiitake mushrooms 100g
- Cheongyang chili peppers 2
- Egg 1
- Green onion 80g
- Minced garlic 2 Tbsp
- Regular chili powder 1 Tbsp
- Fine chili powder 1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce for soup 1 Tbsp
- Salt 2 tsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s take a closer look at today’s star ingredient, the shiitake mushrooms. Their firm texture and beautiful shape are perfect for soft tofu stew. They contribute a deep, rich broth and a delightfully chewy, almost meaty texture that makes every bite satisfying.
Step 2
Let’s get our ingredients ready! Wash the green onions and Cheongyang chili peppers thoroughly and pat them dry. Give the shiitake mushrooms a quick rinse as well (though you can skip this if they are clean). We’re using bulgogi-cut beef for its ability to enrich the broth with its flavor. We’ll add the beef a little earlier than the tofu so it cooks through nicely and offers a pleasant chew. We have two packages of soft tofu, ready to bring their signature creaminess.
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the vegetables for cooking. Slice the green onions into about 2-3cm pieces. Thinly slice the shiitake mushrooms, about 0.3cm thick. Break the soft tofu into large, bite-sized chunks. Slice the Cheongyang chili peppers diagonally to enhance their aromatic spice.
Step 4
Gently heat a pot over medium-low heat, then add 2 Tbsp of sesame oil. Once it’s warm and fragrant, add 1 Tbsp of regular chili powder and 1 Tbsp of fine chili powder. Stir them briefly until fragrant, taking care not to burn them. Using a mix of regular and fine chili powder can result in a smoother broth color, which is lovely if you prefer not to see chili powder flakes floating. Turn off the heat for a moment after toasting the chili powder.
Step 5
Now, let’s build our flavorful broth base. Pour 1L of water into the pot with the toasted chili powder. Add 1 Tbsp of soy sauce for soup for umami and 2 Tbsp of minced garlic for aroma and depth.
Step 6
Add the prepared beef slices to the pot. As the beef cooks, it will release its juices and add a wonderful savory flavor to the broth.
Step 7
Once the broth comes to a rolling boil and the beef is about halfway cooked,
Step 8
It’s time to add the soft tofu, shiitake mushrooms, green onions, and Cheongyang chili peppers. Let everything simmer together until cooked through. Just before serving, crack 1 egg directly into the simmering stew. The egg will gently poach in the hot broth, adding richness. Once the egg is set, turn off the heat and serve immediately.
Step 9
The beauty of this stew is that you don’t need to make a separate broth. The shiitake mushrooms and beef naturally create a deep, delicious flavor, making it quick and easy to whip up a satisfying soft tofu stew. Enjoy this comforting, flavorful dish that’s perfect for warming you up from the inside out.
