두부김치 (Tofu and Kimchi) Doo Boo Kimchi

Hey, so school started for me last week. I'm kinda having a bit of a study break right now. So I'm going to post up a quick recipe.

I know that this post is going to be a bit lacking, but I really do need to get a lot of stuff done. I might be able to post another recipe some other time this week. We will see ^^

Anyways today, I'm going to be posing up a side-dish that you would find eaten with soju. I know, I really shouldn't be endorsing alcohol, but it is a nice dish and no one ever said that you had to eat it with alcohol.

Anyways,the dish is 두부김치 Doo Boo Kimchi or literally Tofu and Kimchi. It’s a very simple dish that consists of boiled tofu, kimchi and some meat (optional). Tofu is usually placed alongside kimchi as they are eaten together as a whole.

Serving presentation may differ from various restaurants, including Korean bars, but kimchi is normally placed in the center of a plate with tofu slices around the perimeter. To eat, kimchi can be placed on top of the tofu and washed down with a shot of soju, thereafter. The meat ingredient can include beef or pork strips (samgyupsal) but it can be left out to be severed as the perfect vegetarian dish. Lastly, it is garnished with chopped green onions for its final touch.

Sounds easy? Find out just how easy.

Ingredients
1 package tofu
1½ cups aged kimchi
¼ lb pork strips (thinly sliced)
1 tbsp gochukaru (red chili pepper flakes)
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp minced garlic
1 green onion, chopped
Salt and pepper

Method
1. In a pot, fill enough water to cover the whole block of tofu and bring it to boil.
2. Add some salt and boil tofu for 5-7 minutes.
3. Drain well, cut in half and slice ½ inch thick. Keep it warm.
4. Sauté garlic in vegetable oil and add beef.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. To prepare kimchi ingredient, chop and drain well.
7. Add kimchi, red chili pepper flakes, and soy sauce. Cook for 4-5 minutes and add sesame oil.
8. On a plate, put kimchi in the center and tofu pieces on the side or around the perimeter of the plate.
9. Sprinkle chopped green onions for garnish.





And there you have it, a simple dish that you can use as a snack when you are hungry and wanting to be a bit healthy.

That is it from me today. My break is coming to an end, and I need to get back to my work. I hope that you will try this dish because the simple flavours are just amazing. Anyways, stay healthy, warm and happy. I will blog soon ^^