Spicy Kimchi Beef Tofu Soup

A low-fat, refreshing, and spicy kimchi beef tofu soup loaded with tender beef, soft tofu, enoki mushrooms, and zucchini, boosted by a secret splash of Sprite.

Ingredients

• 200 g beef slices
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Sprite
• 1/4 tsp pepper powder
• 1 tbsp starch
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 tbsp fine chili powder
• 1 tbsp Korean hot sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 bottle Sprite
• 1 stalk green onions
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup kimchi
• 3 tbsp kimchi juice
• 1 pack soft tofu
• 500 ml boiling water
• 1 pack enoki mushrooms
• 1/2 zucchini

Instructions

1. 1Marinate the beef

   

   Place the raw beef slices in a white bowl and season with light soy sauce, a spoonful of Sprite to tenderize the meat, a little pepper powder, a spoonful of starch, and cooking oil. Mix everything thoroughly to ensure the beef is well coated.

   Tip: Adding a splash of Sprite is a secret trick to make the beef extra tender and juicy.
2. 2Prepare the soul sauce

   

   In a white bowl, combine a spoonful of fine chili powder, a spoonful of Korean hot sauce, a spoonful of light soy sauce, a spoonful of sesame oil, and half a bottle of Sprite. Stir the mixture well to create the signature refreshing and spicy sauce base.

   Tip: Stir the sauce thoroughly so the chili powder and hot sauce fully dissolve into the liquid.
3. 3Sauté aromatics

   

   Heat a small amount of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped green onions and minced garlic, and sauté them until they release a fragrant aroma.

   Tip: Sauté on medium-low heat to prevent the minced garlic from burning before it releases its full flavor.
4. 4Stir-fry kimchi

   

   Add the kimchi and kimchi juice directly into the pan with the sautéed green onions and garlic. Stir-fry everything together until the kimchi releases its characteristic sour aroma.

   Tip: Stir-frying the kimchi in its own juice deepens the savory flavor before adding the broth.
5. 5Pour in the sauce

   

   Pour the previously prepared red sauce mixture into the pan directly over the stir-fried kimchi, blending the flavors together.

   Tip: Pour slowly to prevent splashing and ensure all the sauce incorporates evenly with the kimchi.
6. 6Add tofu and water

   

   Add cubes of soft tofu and an appropriate amount of boiling water into the pan. Let the mixture boil for 2 minutes to cook the tofu through.

   Tip: Use boiling water instead of cold water to maintain the cooking temperature and save time.
7. 7Add vegetables to the soup

   

   Add the enoki mushrooms and sliced zucchini into the boiling kimchi soup and continue cooking for 2 minutes to tenderize the vegetables.

   Tip: Do not overcook the zucchini and mushrooms so they retain a slight crunch.
8. 8Add marinated beef slices

   

   Add the marinated beef slices piece by piece into the boiling soup. Blanch them until their color changes and they are fully cooked through.

   Tip: Adding beef pieces individually prevents them from clumping together in the pot.

Storage & Reheating

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