Spicy Kimchi Soft Tofu Rice Bowl
Easy Kimchi Soft Tofu Rice Bowl with Aged Kimchi: A One-Bowl Meal Recipe
A simple and delicious one-bowl meal created by the perfect combination of aged kimchi and soft tofu. Its spicy and deeply savory flavor will have you finishing your rice in no time.
Main Ingredients- 3 servings cooked rice
- 500g soft tofu (sundubu)
- 1 cup or more aged kimchi (remove filling or rinse before using)
- 1 stalk green onion
- 1 onion
- 3 fried eggs
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Heat a deep pan or pot over low heat and add 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Add the minced garlic and the finely chopped white and light green parts of the green onion. Sauté until fragrant oil is extracted, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 2
If your kimchi has a lot of filling, gently scrape some out. If it’s too sour, you can lightly rinse it under water, squeeze out the excess moisture, and then finely chop it. Add the chopped kimchi to the pan and stir-fry over medium heat until it becomes translucent and tender. If you rinsed the kimchi, add 1/2 tablespoon of red pepper flakes now to enhance the color and spiciness.
Step 3
Once the kimchi is well-fried, add the thinly sliced onion and sauté until the onion becomes translucent. The sweetness of the onion will further enhance the savory flavor of the kimchi.
Step 4
For an added depth of flavor, stir in 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce and stir-fry for another moment to combine all ingredients well. The unique umami from the oyster sauce will elevate the dish.
Step 5
Gently add the soft tofu in large chunks. Break it apart gently with a spoon as you coat it with the sauce. Cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat to very low, and simmer for about 5 minutes until the flavors meld together. This step allows the soft tofu and the spicy kimchi to blend beautifully.
Step 6
Lift the lid; you should see a generous amount of liquid. Whisk together the cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water) and gradually pour it in while stirring continuously until the sauce reaches your desired thickness. Once thickened, turn off the heat. Taste and adjust seasoning with 1 teaspoon of salted shrimp if needed. Using salted shrimp will add a deeper flavor.
Step 7
Serve warm rice in a bowl. Top the rice with a perfectly fried egg. Adding a sunny-side-up egg makes it even more delicious when you break the yolk and mix it with the rice.
Step 8
Finally, generously spoon the prepared kimchi soft tofu mixture over the rice and egg. Drizzle a little sesame oil in the center and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for a fragrant finish. Your delicious Kimchi Soft Tofu Rice Bowl is ready! Enjoy your meal.
