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Korean kimchi stew with silken tofu recipe

Name: Korean kimchi stew with silken tofu recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Ripe Kimchi, 2 cups, chopped; Gochugaru, 1 Tbsp (Korean chili flakes); Soy Sauce, 1 Tbsp; Broth, 4 cups (vegetable or chicken); Silken Tofu, 400g, cut into large cubes; Pork Belly or Beef (optional), 200g, sliced thinly; Onion, 1 medium, sliced; Garlic, 3 cloves, minced; Ginger, 1 tsp, grated; Sesame Oil, 1 Tbsp; Scallions, 2, chopped; Sesame Seeds, 1 Tbsp

Warm up with a bowl of traditional Korean kimchi stew, a perfect balance of spicy fermentation and savory broth. This quick-cooking meal uses aged kimchi and silken tofu to create a deep, complex flavor profile that satisfies every craving.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 27, 2025

Korean kimchi stew with silken tofu recipe — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 h

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Stew Base

For the Protein

For the Aromatics

For the Finishing Touches

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 303 kcal
Protein: 17.5 g
Carbs: 10.5 g
Fat: 22.38 g
Fiber: 3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1212 kcal
Protein: 70 g
Carbs: 42 g
Fat: 89.5 g
Fiber: 12 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Ripe Kimchi 2 cups, chopped	46	3	9	1	3
Gochugaru 1 Tbsp (Korean chili flakes)	16	1	3	0.5	1
Soy Sauce 1 Tbsp	9	1	1	0	0
Broth 4 cups (vegetable or chicken)	20	1	4	0	0
Silken Tofu 400g, cut into large cubes	280	24	8	16	4
Pork Belly or Beef (optional) 200g, sliced thinly	600	36	0	50	0
Onion 1 medium, sliced	44	1	10	0	2
Garlic 3 cloves, minced	13	0	3	0	0
Ginger 1 tsp, grated	2	0	0	0	0
Sesame Oil 1 Tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
Scallions 2, chopped	10	1	2	0	1
Sesame Seeds 1 Tbsp	52	2	2	4	1

These are estimates only and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Prepping the Stew Base

1
Chop Kimchi
Chop the kimchi into bite-sized pieces.
Tip: Ensure to use ripe kimchi for optimal flavor.
2
Combine Ingredients
Combine kimchi, gochugaru, soy sauce, and broth in a large pot.
Tip: Pro Tip: Add a dash of gochujang for a deeper flavor.
3
Marinate
Let it sit for about 10 minutes to marinate.

Prepping the Aromatics

1
Prep Onion & Garlic
Slice the onion and mince the garlic.
2
Grate Ginger
Grate the ginger.
3
Combine with Stew Base
Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the pot with the stew base.

How to Make Korean kimchi stew with silken tofu recipe

Total time: 1 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Sauté Aromatics
Heat the pot and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
2
Simmer Stew Base
Pour the marinated stew base into the pot, bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer.
3
Add Tofu and Finishing Touches
Gently put in the silken tofu cubes and let it cook for 5 minutes before final garnishes.