Baek Jong-won's Tofu Kimchi

Cooking tips 💡

• If using lean cuts like loin or tenderloin, use generous vegetable oil and fry them like deep-frying to ensure the kimchi cooks smoothly.
• Wait until the sugar fully melts into the pork fat and develops a slight burnt aroma before adding water—this ensures maximum depth of flavor.
• Add green onion and peppers right before turning off the heat or use only residual heat to cook them, preserving their bright green color and fresh spiciness.
• Pre-cutting tofu into bite-sized pieces and briefly blanching them in boiling water is faster and results in more evenly cooked, tender tofu compared to boiling whole blocks.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those seeking a high-quality Korean side dish to enjoy with makgeolli or soju.
• ⭐Fans of rich, umami-packed stir-fried kimchi enhanced by the harmony of pork fat and sugar.
• ⭐Home cooks wanting to transform leftover fresh kimchi and belly pork into a restaurant-quality meal.