Dubu kimchi is essentially a food pairing. The kimchi is stir-fried, while the tofu is warmed or blanched and sliced into large pieces to serve alongside it. It’s meant to be enjoyed by combining the tofu and kimchi in each bite.

The joy of the dish is in the contrast between the spicy-sour kick of the kimchi and the tofu’s mild, creamy taste. Its simplicity -- requiring just tofu and kimchi -- makes it easy to prepare, though pork, garlic and sesame oil are often added to the kimchi.

Dubu kimchi is a versatile dish, often enjoyed as a side dish to a meal or alongside drinks like soju.

(Dubu kimchi, stir-fried kimchi with tofu, Korean tofu and kimchi, savory tofu kimchi dish, spicy kimchi with steamed tofu)