Description
This Creamy Kimchi Pasta is a flavor-packed delight, marrying tangy kimchi, velvety tofu sauce, and slurp-worthy noodles. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a quick, healthy, and hearty dinner option.
Ingredients
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- Pasta of choice
- 1/2 a yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 200g King oyster mushrooms
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp paprika powder
- 1 cup kimchi, finely chopped
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 300g silken tofu
- 2 scallions, to garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Thinly slice the king oyster mushrooms, then fry them until golden brown on both sides. Season with salt and paprika powder.
- Remove the mushrooms from the pan, then add the diced onion and minced garlic. Stir fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped kimchi and stir fry for 1 minute or until the sauce has evaporated.
- Blend the silken tofu, then add it to the pan with water to thin out. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Add chili flakes, soy sauce, sugar, and season to taste.
- Mix the sauce with the cooked pasta, ensuring it is well coated.
- Garnish with sliced scallions before serving.
Notes
Many kimchi brands have animal ingredients like fish sauce or anchovies, so make sure to pick a vegetarian kimchi.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Meal
- Method: stovetop, frying
- Cuisine: Korean, Fusion