Savory Beef Brisket and Tofu Kimchi Stir-fry
Savory Beef Brisket and Tofu Kimchi Stir-fry
The Perfect ‘Beef Brisket and Tofu Kimchi’ Recipe – A Must-Have Makgeolli Snack!
Looking for a special makgeolli (Korean rice wine) snack? This ‘Beef Brisket and Tofu Kimchi’ recipe recreates the taste of your favorite restaurant at home, achieving over 90% accuracy! The luxurious beef brisket and crisp kimchi create a fantastic harmony that will make you crave more makgeolli. Even my wife was impressed – try making this delightful dish today!
Main Ingredients- 200g thinly sliced beef brisket (Usamgyeop)
- 1 block of tofu (firm or silken, suitable for frying or stewing)
- 200g well-fermented kimchi
- 1/2 stalk of green onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thinly slice the green onion. You can chop it roughly without needing to separate the white and green parts.
Step 2
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced green onion and sauté slowly until fragrant and lightly golden. This process extracts the natural sweetness and aroma of the onion into the oil, creating a flavorful base that significantly deepens the dish’s taste. Be careful not to burn it.
Step 3
Once the green onion oil is fragrant, add the chopped or torn kimchi to the pan and stir-fry it with the onion. If your kimchi is very sour, you can add a little extra sugar later to balance the flavor.
Step 4
When the kimchi has softened a bit, add 1 tablespoon of sugar. This helps to mellow the sourness of the kimchi and adds a touch of sweetness and umami, creating a more harmonious flavor profile.
Step 5
Now it’s time to add the star ingredient: the beef brisket. Since it’s thinly sliced, it cooks very quickly. Add it directly to the pan.
Step 6
Stir-fry everything together, ensuring the beef brisket separates and mixes well with the kimchi. Keep stirring occasionally to prevent the beef from sticking to the pan as it cooks.
Step 7
Continue stir-frying until the beef brisket is fully cooked and well combined with the kimchi. This delicious Beef Brisket and Tofu Kimchi is now ready! Serve it warm with blanched or pan-fried tofu for an exceptional makgeolli pairing that’s sure to be a hit.
