Spicy korean tofu soup

This korean tofu soup features Korean kimchi. It is spicy pickled cabbage, one of Korea's most famous food item.

Kimchi goes so well with tofu in hot spicy soup. You should try this recipe during a cold winter. Guarantee to warm your entire body up and satisfy your soul.

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The Koreans are very so good at making it and travelling with it.

Ingredients
2 box of silken tofu
200g pork belly
1 leek
1 packet of kim chi
300ml soup stock

Seasonings
Pinch of salt
Pinch of sugar
Dash of vinegar

Directions

1. Cut the silken tofu into sizeable chunks
2. Slice the pork belly
3. Cut the leek into smaller sections
4. Place the kimchi (note you may not need the whole packet) at the bottom of a korean cast iron pot or a claypot
5. Next goes the tofu slices, pork slices and leek
6. Add the soup stock
7. Bring the pot to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes or till the pork slices are done
8. Add the seasonings just before serving. Do test before adding since kimchi is already very salty and spicy.

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