Spicy Kimchi Beef with Silken Tofu

Cooking StepsHow to cook Spicy Kimchi Beef with Silken Tofu step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1

   Ingredients: silken tofu, Sichuan pickled vegetables, pickled wild chili peppers, ground beef

2. 
   Step 2

   Prep the ingredients: dice the Sichuan pickled vegetables and pickled wild chili peppers into small pieces. If the ground beef is frozen, thaw it in the fridge overnight. Dice some fresh chili and chop some green garlic for garnish. Heat a wok over high heat, add oil, and stir-fry the ground beef over medium heat.

3. 
   Step 3

   Stir-fry thoroughly until the fat renders out from the beef and the meat turns slightly golden brown.

4. 
   Step 4

   Add the diced pickled vegetables and pickled peppers to the wok and stir-fry together.

5. 
   Step 5

   Once you can smell the aroma of the pickled vegetables and peppers, season with sugar, a pinch of salt, and a splash of light soy sauce. Pour in a little of the pickled vegetable brine.

6. 
   Step 6

   Add the silken tofu and gently stir-fry to combine.

7. 
   Step 7

   Pour in boiling water — just enough to be level with the ingredients. Cover with a lid and bring to a vigorous boil over high heat for one minute.

8. 
   Step 8

   After one minute, uncover and add the diced fresh chili and chopped green garlic. Give everything a quick stir.

9. 
   Step 9

   Once everything is evenly combined, thicken with a cornstarch slurry, plate up, and serve.

10. 
    Step 10

    This dish is similar to Mapo Tofu — best eaten with a spoon and great over rice. The pickled vegetables and peppers are incredibly appetizing, and the crunchy-tangy texture pairs wonderfully with the soft, silky tofu.