Korean Spicy Tofu Stew

Ingredients

• 1 block soft tofu, cut into cubes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup kimchi, chopped
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon gochujang
• 1 teaspoon gochugaru
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup zucchini, sliced

Method

1. 01
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 02
   Add the minced garlic and chopped kimchi, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
3. 03
   Stir in the gochujang and gochugaru, and cook for another minute.
4. 04
   Pour in the vegetable broth and soy sauce, and bring to a boil.
5. 05
   Add the sliced mushrooms and zucchini, and simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. 06
   Gently add the cubed tofu and simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.
7. 07
   Drizzle the sesame oil over the stew and stir gently.
8. 08
   Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.