Prepare kelp STOCK:
- Into a pot, add sliced radish, kelp, 1/4 onion, and 4 cups water
- Cover and heat over medium-high until it starts to boil
- Reduce the heat to low and boil for at least 30 minutes
- Strain & set stock aside
Prepare hot pepper mixture:
- Mix the gochugaru & sesame oil in a small bowl - set aside
PREPARE STEW ON MED. HEAT:
- Into a pot on med. heat, add cooking oil, minced garlic, half an onion chopped (stir for 1 minute)
- Add 1 cup well-fermented kimchi (stir for 1 minute)
- Add 1 cup kelp stock (cover & let it cook for 7min)
- Add a pinch of salt OR 1 tbsp of anchovy fish sauce
- Add soft tofu - gently break up the tofu
- Pour hot pepper mixture on top - gently spread it around without crushing the tofu
- (Optional) Crack an egg on top & let it cook for 1 min without touching it
- Turn off stove and add chopped green onions on top
- Enjoy with rice
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