Korean Kimchi and Pork Hotpot with Silken Tofu

Name: Korean Kimchi and Pork Hotpot with Silken Tofu
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Pork belly; Soy sauce; Korean chili paste (gochujang); Sesame oil; Chicken or vegetable stock; Kimchi; Gochugaru (Korean chili powder); Garlic cloves; Fish sauce; Salt; Silken tofu; Onion; Zucchini; Mushrooms; Spring onions; Sesame seeds

Spicy and Savory Hotpot with Rich Korean Flavors

Dive into this traditional Korean hotpot that combines the tanginess of kimchi, the richness of pork, and the softness of silken tofu to create a heartwarming dish perfect for any occasion.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pork Marinade

Pork belly

300g, thinly sliced

Soy sauce

2 tablespoons

Korean chili paste (gochujang)

1 tablespoon

Sesame oil

1 tablespoon

For the Hotpot Broth

Chicken or vegetable stock

1 liter

Kimchi

200g, roughly chopped

Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)

2 tablespoons

Garlic cloves

4, minced

Fish sauce

1 tablespoon

Salt

To taste

For the Hotpot Base

Silken tofu

200g, cubed

Onion

1 medium, sliced

Zucchini

1 medium, sliced

Mushrooms

100g, thinly sliced

For the Toppings

Spring onions

2, finely chopped

Sesame seeds

1 tablespoon

Preparation

Marinating the Pork

Make the Marinade

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, gochujang, and sesame oil to create the marinade.

Marinate the Pork

Add the pork slices to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated.

Refrigerate

Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Ingredients

Prep Kimchi & Veggies

Chop the kimchi and vegetables.

Cube Tofu

Cube the silken tofu carefully to maintain its shape.

Use a gentle touch when handling silken tofu to prevent it from breaking apart.

Mince & Prepare

Mince the garlic and prepare the stock.

Cooking Process

Pork Cooking

Sear the marinated pork in a hot pot until browned and cooked through.

Timing: 10 minutes. Heat: Medium-high heat.

Broth Integration

Add kimchi, garlic, gochugaru, and stock into the pot. Bring to a simmer.

Simmering: 20 minutes at medium heat.

Topping & Simmering

Gently add the silken tofu cubes and vegetables; simmer until everything is heated through.

Plating & Serving