Kimchi Tofu with Ground Pork

This flavorful Korean-inspired dish combines spicy kimchi, savory ground pork, and tender tofu for a satisfying and quick meal. Perfect served over rice or noodles.

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Total Time: 35 min
Servings: 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground pork
  • 1 cup Kimchi (chopped)
  • 1 block Tofu (firm or extra-firm, cubed)
  • 1/2 piece Onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste) (or more to taste)
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 2 piece Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
  • 1 tsp Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.

    Time: 8 min
  2. 2.

    Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

    Time: 3 min
  3. 3.

    Stir in kimchi, soy sauce, and gochujang. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

    Time: 5 min
  4. 4.

    Add cubed tofu to the skillet and gently stir to combine. Cook until tofu is heated through, about 5 minutes.

    Time: 5 min
  5. 5.

    Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Tips

  • 💡Adjust the amount of gochujang to control the spiciness of the dish.
  • 💡Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
  • 💡For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground pork with mushrooms or plant-based crumbles.

Recipe from TheCookbook.ai

Created by Shannon Williams