Name: Spicy Korean Soft Tofu Soup (Soondubu Jjigae)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1-2 people
Cuisine: korean
Ingredients: 200g silken tofu (soft tofu); 100g pork belly or beef, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ginger, minced; 1 tablespoon Korean chili flakes (gochugaru); 1 tablespoon Korean chili paste (gochujang); 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup anchovy or beef broth (or water); 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 green onion, chopped; 1 egg (optional); Salt to taste; Cooked rice (for serving)

Ingredients:

- 200g silken tofu (soft tofu)
- 100g pork belly or beef, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 tablespoon Korean chili paste (gochujang)
- 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup anchovy or beef broth (or water)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 egg (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Cooked rice (for serving)

Instructions:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a small pot over medium heat.

2. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Add the sliced pork belly or beef and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

4. Stir in the Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) and chili paste (gochujang) and cook for another minute to release the flavors.

5. Add the sliced onion and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.

6. Pour in the anchovy or beef broth and bring to a gentle boil.

7. Add the silken tofu by carefully scooping it in large chunks; avoid breaking it too much.

8. Season with soy sauce and salt to taste.

9. Let the soup simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and tofu to heat through.

10. Drizzle sesame oil over the soup and sprinkle chopped green onions on top.

11. If using, crack an egg into the soup and cover the pot. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the egg is softly set.

12. Serve hot with steamed rice on the side.

Special Tips or Variations:

- Use seafood or vegetable broth as an alternative base for different flavors.

- Add kimchi for a tangy twist and deeper flavor.

- Adjust the amount of gochugaru and gochujang to control the spice level.

- For a vegetarian version, omit meat and use vegetable broth.

- Soft tofu can be substituted with medium tofu but will change the texture slightly.

- Crack the egg at the end for added richness, but this is optional.

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