Korean Braised Tofu

Description: Easy Korean Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim), crispy and spicy vegan tofu recipe perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep.

Recipe Source Link:https://www.mygingergarlickitchen.com/korean-braised-tofu/

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» Prepare the aromatics

• Slice the spring onion greens and chop the white bulbs. Finely chop or mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.

» Prepare the tofu

• Rinse the tofu in cold water and pat it dry with a kitchen towel. Slice each block of tofu into long rectangles about ? inch thick. Pat each slice dry again, then sprinkle lightly with salt. Set aside.

» Make the sauce

• In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, chopped garlic, vinegar, salt, brown sugar, gochugaru, sesame seeds, and water. Mix well and set aside.

» Fry the tofu

• Heat the cooking oil in a non-stick pan over high heat. Once hot, add the tofu slices and fry until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and transfer to a plate. Reserve the leftover oil in the pan.

» Make Korean Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim)

• In the same pan with the reserved oil, add the chopped onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Then add 2 tablespoons of the green onion (reserve the rest for garnish). Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion softens and turns lightly golden.
• Add the prepared sauce to the pan and bring it to a boil. Add the fried tofu and braise for 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce reduces slightly and the tofu absorbs the flavor.

» Serving

• Serve the braised tofu with some sauce spooned over steamed rice, noodles, or enjoy it on its own. Garnish with sliced spring onion greens and toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot.

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» Prepare the aromatics

1. Slice the spring onion greens and chop the white bulbs. Finely chop or mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.

» Prepare the tofu

1. Rinse the tofu in cold water and pat it dry with a kitchen towel. Slice each block of tofu into long rectangles about ? inch thick. Pat each slice dry again, then sprinkle lightly with salt. Set aside.

» Make the sauce

1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, chopped garlic, vinegar, salt, brown sugar, gochugaru, sesame seeds, and water. Mix well and set aside.

» Fry the tofu

1. Heat the cooking oil in a non-stick pan over high heat. Once hot, add the tofu slices and fry until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and transfer to a plate. Reserve the leftover oil in the pan.

» Make Korean Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim)

1. In the same pan with the reserved oil, add the chopped onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Then add 2 tablespoons of the green onion (reserve the rest for garnish). Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion softens and turns lightly golden.
2. Add the prepared sauce to the pan and bring it to a boil. Add the fried tofu and braise for 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce reduces slightly and the tofu absorbs the flavor.

» Serving Korean Braised Tofu

1. Serve the braised tofu with some sauce spooned over steamed rice, noodles, or enjoy it on its own. Garnish with sliced spring onion greens and toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot.

RECIPE NOTES

1. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
2. To reheat, microwave for 1-2 minutes or warm in a pan over medium heat until heated through.