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Korean Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim)


  • Author: emma
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A flavorful Korean dish featuring firm tofu braised in a savory and slightly spicy sauce, perfect for sharing.


Ingredients

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  • 1 package of firm tofu (14oz)
  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 scallion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil

Instructions

  1. Drain the tofu and pat it dry with a paper towel.
  2. Cut the tofu lengthwise into 1/2″ thick pieces.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the light soy sauce, water, gochugaru, sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, minced garlic, and chopped scallions to create the sauce.
  4. Heat 2 tbsp of neutral oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Pan-fry the tofu pieces for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the other side is golden.
  6. Pour in the sauce and braise the tofu for 5-6 minutes over medium heat.
  7. Serve alongside steamed rice and enjoy.

Notes

Adjust the amount of gochugaru based on your spice tolerance. Make sure pieces are evenly sized for consistent cooking.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-frying and Braising
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Korean tofu, Dubu Jorim, vegetarian dish, tofu recipes, Korean cuisine