Korean Spicy Soft Tofu Stew

MATERIALS

• 1 pack Silken Tofu 12 oz, also known as soft tofu
• ¼ Onion chopped
• 1.5 – 2 tbsp Korean Red Chili Flakes adjust to your spice tolerance
• 1.5 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 3 cloves Garlic minced
• 3 Green Onion chopped and separated with white and green
• 2.5 oz Pork Belly optional, sliced
• 2 cups Anochvy or Dashi stock vegetarian, chicken, or beef stock also works
• 4 Fresh Shiitake Mushroom sliced
• 1 pack Enoki Mushrooms
• 1 Egg

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a pot, drizzle in some oil and turn the heat up to medium-high. Once the pot is hot, add the pork belly and saute together for 4-5 minutes.
2. BEEF INSTRUCTIONS: cut the steak into bite-size pieces and season with salt and pepper. Pan-fry the steak for 2-3 minutes or until your preferred doneness. Remove and set aside.
3. Add in Korean red chili flakes, minced garlic, white parts of the green onion, chopped onion, and saute together for another 2-3 minutes.
4. Add in soy sauce and stock and bring it to a simmer. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
5. After 5 minutes, add in shiitake mushroom, enoki mushrooms, and also silken tofu. Break the tofu apart slightly with your spoon and let it simmer for another 4-5 minutes
6. Optional but highly recommend add-in and egg and garnish with green onion.