Lim Sung-geun's Clear Soybean Curd Stew

A clean and mild clear soybean curd stew with deep umami flavor from stir-frying shrimp paste and beef

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those seeking a non-spicy, clean-tasting soup
  • People who want to quickly make stew without preparing separate stock

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • soybean curd 1 pack
  • beef (or ground pork) 80g
  • shrimp paste 1 tablespoon
  • sesame oil 1 tablespoon
  • zucchini 1/4 piece
  • onion 1/2 piece
  • water 2 cups
  • green chili pepper 3 pieces
  • scallion as needed
  • minced garlic 1 tablespoon
  • black pepper a pinch
  • tuna sauce 1 tablespoon
  • egg 1 piece

Recipe 🍳

  1. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of shrimp paste to finely chopped beef, and stir-fry until the meat's raw color disappears.
  2. Dice half an onion and 1/4 zucchini into bite-sized pieces, then add them to the stir-fried beef and sauté briefly.
  3. Pour in 2 cups of water and add the whole block of soybean curd, scooping it out with a spoon and placing it directly into the pot.
  4. Add 3 chopped green chili peppers, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, and a pinch of black pepper, then simmer gently for about 3 minutes until vegetables are cooked through.
  5. Season with 1 tablespoon of tuna sauce, then finish by adding chopped scallions and 1 egg.
  1. In a pot, stir-fry beef with sesame oil and shrimp paste.
  2. Add prepared onion and zucchini, sauté briefly, then add water and soybean curd.
  3. Add green chili pepper, minced garlic, and black pepper, and simmer for 3 minutes.
  4. Season with tuna sauce, then add scallions and egg to finish.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Stir-frying shrimp paste with beef first helps eliminate its fishy odor and enhances the savory depth of flavor.
  • Soybean curd releases a lot of moisture, so avoid adding too much water at the beginning.

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