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Spicy Nabak-Kimchi Soup Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups of Nabak-Kimchi (chopped)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 4 cups of water
- 1/2 cup of tofu (diced)
- 1/2 cup of enoki mushrooms
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion is translucent.
3. Add the gochujang to the pot and stir for 1-2 minutes.
4. Add the chopped Nabak-Kimchi and stir for another 1-2 minutes.
5. Add the water to the pot and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
7. Add the diced tofu and enoki mushrooms to the pot and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 25-30 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat for sautéing
- Low heat for simmering
Serving size:
- 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 5g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Nabak-Kimchi can be substituted with regular Kimchi.
- Enoki mushrooms can be substituted with shiitake mushrooms.

Variations:
- Add cooked rice to the soup to make it more filling.
- Add cooked chicken or beef to the soup for extra protein.

Tips and tricks:
- Use a wooden spoon to stir the soup to prevent the tofu from breaking apart.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang to your desired level of spiciness.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the soup in a pot over medium heat until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the soup in individual bowls and garnish with chopped green onions.

Garnishes:
- Chopped green onions

Pairings:
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles.

Suggested side dishes:
- Korean side dishes such as kimchi, pickled vegetables, and steamed vegetables.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the soup is too spicy, add more water to dilute the spiciness.
- If the tofu breaks apart, add it to the soup at the end of the cooking process.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the soup to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure food safety.

Food history:
- Nabak-Kimchi is a type of Kimchi that is made with water instead of the traditional Kimchi brine.

Flavor profiles:
- Spicy, tangy, and savory.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot as a main dish or as a side dish with other Korean dishes.

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Region: Korean

Taste: Spicy, Tangy, Sour, Umami, Savory