Soft Tofu Stew

Ingredients

• 1 block (about 16 oz) soft tofu
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 small, sliced onion
• 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 large egg

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add 1 sliced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in 1 tbsp gochugaru and 2 minced garlic cloves, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Pour in 2 cups vegetable broth and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Gently slide in 1 block of soft tofu, breaking it into large chunks with a spoon. Simmer for 5 minutes until tofu is heated through.

5. 5

   Crack 1 egg into the center of the stew. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes until egg white is set but yolk is still runny.

6. 6

   Serve hot, optionally garnished with sliced scallions or a drizzle of sesame oil if you have them.

Tools you’ll need

• Medium pot
• Wooden spoon
• Knife
• Cutting board

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