korean kimchi soup
Several cooks have asked for this recipe from my Friend's mother in Korea. Here it is for those who want it. Don't be afraid of the steps/ingredients ! It's really quite easy. A SPICY traditional soup full of Kimchi, Tofu, Veggies and Pork. (Can be made vegetarian). She recommends using Homemade Kimchi. If your Kimchi is less than 3 weeks old, you should add a couple of teaspoons of white vinegar to your Kimchi. Stir and let it sit for 10 minutes and then chop up for use. The extra vinegar acts as a fermenter and will make it taste a LOT better. DO NOT skip this step! Trust me ! Also, the chili flakes and paste must be the true Korean variety. Chinese, Thai or cayenne pepper will not work. I have adjusted this recipe over time to suit my taste. I love HOT !!
Ingredients
- 4 ounces pork loin (omit for vegetarian)
- 1 tablespoon rice wine -- saki
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup sour, fermented kimchi (cut into 1 inch squares)
- 1/4 medium white onion, cut into thin slices
- 1 medium green onion, sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch chunks
- 1/4 cup shitake mushrooms (or button)
- 3 tablespoons anaheim green chili peppers
- 1 cup extra firm tofu, cut into 1/4 slices (optional)
- 1-1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to coat small pan
How To Make korean kimchi soup
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Step 1Cut up vegetables,kimchi and tofu (if using)and set aside.
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Step 2Cut pork into thin strips 1 to 2 inches long.
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Step 3Marinate meat in rice wine with two pinches of black pepper for 15 minutes (use stew pot for this).
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Step 4Meanwhile add vegetable oil to pan or wok and cook kimchi on medium-high until done. About 5 to 7 minutes. Stir often. kimchi will become slightly translucent.
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Step 5In a separate bowl, combine soup base ingredients and mash together.
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Step 6Add vegetables,kimchi,soup base and water to the pot with the meat, leaving out the tofu. Use kimchi juice as part of the water amount.
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Step 7Bring to a boil and leave on a rolling boil until pork is cooked or about 5 minutes. Do NOT let water boil away.
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Step 8Taste soup for seasoning, add water as needed or make extra soup base, if needed.
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Step 9When pork is done, turn heat to low and add tofu slices, if using.
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Step 10Stir gently. Serve with cooked room temperature white rice - Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
