Korean•healthy
Spicy Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim)
Spicy braised tofu that's packed with flavors!
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 package tofu (15 to 16 ounces)
- 1 scallion
- 1/4 medium onion
- 2 to 3 mushroom caps - optional
- 1 small green or red chili pepper - optional
- 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red chili pepper flakes (use less for a milder dish))
- 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean red chili pepper paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons liquid from salted shrimp (or use 1 more tablespoon soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup or Korean oligodang (or 1/2 tablespoon sugar)
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 1 cup water or anchovy broth
- 2 tablespoons perilla oil or sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ground perilla seeds or sesame seeds (use more to taste )
Instructions
- 1
Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch thick slices. You can further cut the slices in half crosswise if you like smaller slices. Slice the onion, scallion, and the optional mushrooms and chili pepper.
- 2
Combine all of the braising liquid except the perilla oil (or sesame oil).
- 3
Spread the onion slices at the bottom of a small pot. Arrange the tofu on top, and then pour the braising liquid over. Bring it to a boil, and then reduce the heat to medium. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the remaining vegetables, and drizzle the perilla oil (or sesame oil) over. Continue to boil for 5 more minutes. Sprinkle with the perilla or sesame seeds.