Kimchi beef soup is a familiar dish commonly seen in South Korea and is also quite popular in Vietnam. If you don’t know how to cook this soup perfectly at home, then let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen with 2 ways to cook this Korean kimchi beef soup to impress the whole family!
1. Kimchi Beef Soup
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Kimchi Beef Soup For 2 people
Beef 300 gr Dried fish 10 gr Tofu 2 pieces Kimchi 300 gr Enoki mushrooms 200 gr Onion 1 bulb Spring onion 5 stalks Korean chili sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Water 1 liter Common spices a little (salt/ MSG/ ground pepper)
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How to make Kimchi Beef Soup
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Prepare the beef
The beef you buy should be washed thoroughly with water and cut into bite-sized pieces. Then, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/3 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper to marinate with the beef for 15 minutes.
Tip: Cooking oil will help make the beef softer when cooked.
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Prepare the other ingredients
Wash the enoki mushrooms and cut off the stems. Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes. Peel the onion and cut it into wedges. Cut the roots off the green onions, wash them with water, and then chop them finely.
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Cook the broth
Add 1 liter of water to the pot along with 10 grams of dried fish, bring to a boil. After the water boils, use a sieve to remove the fish residue, keeping the broth to cook the soup.
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Stir-fry the ingredients
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pot, wait for the oil to heat up, then add 300 grams of beef and stir-fry quickly over high heat. Stir-fry until the beef is just cooked, then gradually add 300 grams of kimchi and onions to the pot and continue stir-frying for an additional 3 – 5 minutes until everything is evenly cooked.
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Cooking kimchi soup with meat
Next, add the water from boiling the anchovies and season with 1 tablespoon of Korean chili paste. Cover the pot and cook on high heat for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, open the lid and add the tofu along with the kimchi mushrooms to the pot and cook for another 3 minutes before turning off the heat.
Add finely chopped green onions and sliced chili (if desired) to enhance the flavor of the dish!
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Finished product
So the kimchi soup with beef is done with just a few simple steps. The hot soup, along with the sour and spicy taste of kimchi combined with tender, delicious beef makes it irresistible for anyone.
This soup is also very delicious when eaten with white rice! Hurry to the kitchen to showcase your skills for the family to enjoy!
2. Kimchi Beef Soup (recipe shared by a person)
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Kimchi Beef Soup (recipe shared by a person) Serves 4
Beef 300 gr Firm tofu 1 piece (or soft tofu) Kimchi 500 gr Onion 1 bulb Garlic 15 cloves (crushed) Green onion 1 stalk Korean chili powder 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Sugar/salt a little
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How to Cook Kimchi Beef Soup (recipe shared by a person)
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Prepare Ingredients
Wash the firm tofu with clean water, then cut it into square blocks about 1 finger thick.
For the green onion, just take the green part, wash it with water, and then slice it diagonally for a nice look.
Peel the garlic, then crush it. Peel the onion and cut it into small wedges.
Wash the beef with water, then cut it into thin pieces.
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Stir-fry the ingredients
You add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into the pan that has been heated, drop in 15 smashed garlic cloves, and after the garlic is fragrant, add 300g of beef and scallions to stir-fry briefly over medium heat.
Continue to add kimchi and season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sugar, then stir-fry for an additional 3-5 minutes for the mixture to absorb the seasoning.
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Cook the kimchi beef soup
Then you add about 400ml of water into the pan with the stir-fried beef, bring to a boil, and then lower the heat. After the beef is tender, add the onion and tofu and continue to cook for about 3 minutes.
Season to taste according to each family’s preference, then add 1 tablespoon of Korean chili powder, stir until well mixed, and turn off the stove.
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Final Product
The beef kimchi soup is now complete. The soup is hot, with an incredibly enticing aroma, the broth is sweet and sour, with a hint of spiciness characteristic of kimchi combined with beef, making everyone fall in love!
You can also enjoy this soup with white rice or instant noodles, which is also fantastic! Let’s get into the kitchen and show off your skills right away!
How to choose quality beef
- You should choose pieces of meat that are bright red and not too dark or pale, with clear marbling, and the fat should be a bright yellow.
- When you touch the piece of beef lightly, it should have a moderate softness and good elasticity, indicating fresh beef; if there’s no elasticity, it means the beef has been frozen.
- Prioritize pieces of meat that have a dry surface, and when you hold them, they should not feel wet.
- Do not buy pieces of meat that have a foul smell, are mushy, have round white spots between the fibers, or have a pale green color, as these indicate the beef has been stored for too long and is not usable.
Suggestions for where to buy quality kimchi
- You can buy kimchi at convenience stores, supermarkets, or e-commerce websites. Additionally, you can also purchase kimchi at Bách Hóa XANH, which is available nationwide, or through the website bachhoaxanh.com.
- When purchasing, pay attention to the expiration date printed on the product packaging. Do not choose products that are not well-packaged, as they will not be preserved properly, and quality will not be guaranteed.
- If you cannot buy kimchi, you can also make kimchi at home with very detailed instructions provided by TasteVN.
Above are 2 ways to cook Korean beef kimchi soup that is flavorful. Kimchi soup is very suitable to eat with white rice on rainy days like this. TasteVN wishes you success in making this dish!
