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Kimchi Soup

A deeply savory and spicy soup packed with sour aged kimchi, pork belly, and silky tofu in a rich broth.

40 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb pork belly, sliced
  • 2 cups aged kimchi, chopped
  • 1/2 cup kimchi juice
  • 8 oz medium-firm tofu, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 3 cups anchovy broth
  • 1 tbsp Korean chili flakes
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1/2 lb sliced pork belly and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 4 minutes until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

  3. 3

    Add 2 cups chopped aged kimchi and stir-fry for 5 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    Pour in 3 cups anchovy broth, 1/2 cup kimchi juice, and 1 tbsp Korean chili flakes, then bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat to low, simmer for 15 minutes, then add 8 oz sliced medium-firm tofu and 3 chopped green onions and cook 3 minutes more.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Kimchi Soup reach?

For Kimchi Soup, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for anchovies in Kimchi Soup?

The entry for Kimchi Soup calls for 3 cups anchovy broth. In its place: A teaspoon of fish sauce or a little miso per two fillets supplies the same savory background. For a vegetarian version, leave them out and add a pinch more salt.

Can I use a different firmness of tofu instead of tofu in Kimchi Soup?

Go firmer, not softer. Extra-firm stands in for firm anywhere; anything softer breaks up when it is fried or stirred. Press it for 15 minutes either way. As written, the entry for Kimchi Soup uses 8 oz medium-firm tofu, sliced.

Is Kimchi Soup spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Kimchi Soup comes from 1 tbsp Korean chili flakes. For a milder plate, halve the chili flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Kimchi Soup low-carb?

A serving of Kimchi Soup carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

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