Kim Dae-seok's Pork and Tofu Stew

Ingredients needed 🛒3 servings

• tofu 300g
• ground pork (front shoulder) 150g
• green onion 1 stalk
• onion 1/2
• green chili pepper 2
• shrimp paste 1 tablespoon
• sugar 2 pinches
• mirin 1 tablespoon
• vegetable oil 2 turns
• red chili powder 3 tablespoons
• minced garlic 1 tablespoon
• water 600ml (3 cups)
• light soy sauce 1 tablespoon
• beef dashi 1/3 tablespoon
• perilla oil 1 tablespoon

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Finely chopping shrimp paste with a knife ensures even distribution of umami flavor throughout the broth and significantly enhances the stew’s depth of taste.
• When making chili oil with red chili powder, always use low heat—high heat causes the powder to burn quickly, resulting in a bitter taste.
• For a restaurant-quality flavor, adding a small amount of beef dashi at the end gives the dish a familiar, satisfyingly rich taste that sticks to the palate.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those seeking a hearty, spicy, and bold soup for a satisfying meal.
• ⭐Home cooks who want to recreate the rich, umami-packed broth of a specialty tofu stew restaurant.
• ⭐Fans of the harmonious blend of shrimp paste and chili oil, craving a refreshing yet deeply flavorful stew.