
Brisket and Zucchini Soft Tofu Stew
A quick-cooking stew using thin brisket shavings and fresh summer zucchini.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
2
Ingredients
- 0.5 pound Beef brisket, thinly shaved
- 11 ounces Soft tofu (Soon-tofu)
- 1 cup Zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 0.5 cup Onion, diced
- 1.5 cups Anchovy broth or water
- 2 tablespoons Gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small pot or ddukbaegi, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
- 2
Add the shaved brisket and minced garlic, sautéing until the beef is no longer pink.
- 3
Add the gochugaru and stir constantly for 1 minute to create a red chili oil, being careful not to burn the flakes.
- 4
Pour in the broth and soy sauce, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- 5
Add the diced onions and sliced zucchini, then simmer for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 6
Carefully scoop the soft tofu into the pot in large chunks.
- 7
Let the stew boil for another 2 minutes to heat the tofu through.
- 8
Top with chopped green onions and serve immediately with a bowl of steamed rice.
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