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Easy 20-min. Korean Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim)

4 servings · 12 min prep · 8 min cook

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 lb tofu (firm / extra-firm / medium-firm)
• 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 green onion (finely chopped, optional garnish)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 green onions (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce)
• 1 tbsp white granulated sugar (or cane sugar)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp gochugaru (or Gochujang)
• 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar (apple cider vinegar / white vinegar / mirin)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1/3 cup water (cold or room temperature)

Steps

1. Drain the block 1 lb tofu of its packaged liquids. Then slice the block tofu into 2.5-inch-long rectangles that are 1/3-inch thick.
2. On a large baking sheet or plate lined with paper towel, place 1 lb tofu slices flat in a single layer. Pat dry tofu with more paper towel.
3. Then evenly sprinkle ¾ tsp on top of the tofu. Set aside for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp gochugaru, ½ tbsp rice vinegar and ⅓ cup water as sauce ingredients.
5. Heat 1 ½ tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan on medium heat. Pan fry 1 lb tofu pieces on both sides until golden, about 2-4 minutes per side.

   8 min

6. Then pour the sauce over the 1 lb tofu and cook for 3-4 minutes or until sauce has reduced. Garnish with 1 tsp sesame seeds and 2 green onions and serve with steamed ½ tbsp rice.

   4 min

Nutrition

Per serving

kcal

450

protein

26 g

carbs

80 g

fat

4 g

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