Korean Braised Tofu
Easy Korean Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim), crispy and spicy vegan tofu recipe perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
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- Ingredients For Tofu
- 540 g firm tofu
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 large spring onions
- For the sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3–4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar / white vinegar / mirin)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Korean hot pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- ¾ cup water
- For serving:
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Spring onion greens
- NOTE: Some ingredients can be replaced with their vegan counterparts.
Instructions
- 1
Slice the spring onion greens and chop the white bulbs. Finely chop or mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
- 2
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- 3
Rinse the tofu in cold water and pat it dry with a kitchen towel. Slice each block of tofu into long rectangles about ⅓ inch thick. Pat each slice dry again, then sprinkle lightly with salt. Set aside.
- 4
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- 5
In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, chopped garlic, vinegar, salt, brown sugar, gochugaru, sesame seeds, and water. Mix well and set aside.
- 6
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- 7
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.
- 8
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- 9
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.
- 10
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.
- 11
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- 12
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.
- 13
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- 14
ENJOY THIS RECIPE.