Korean-Style Braised Tofu
Crisp and golden tofu braised in a spicy, savoury and intensely-rich sauce - this one-pan tofu is inspired by the classic Korean dish, Dubu Jorim. It's as simple as it is soul-stirring, pairing perfectly with rice for a deliciously-healthy and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
- 1 block silken firm tofu
- corn flour (as required)
- 1-2 tbsp cooking oil of choice
Braising sauce
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce (alternatively use light soy sauce; or swap in vegetarian oyster sauce)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 2-3 tsp gochugaru
- 2-3 cloves of minced garlic
- 1-2 tsp sugar
- ½ tbsp sesame oil
- 2-3 tsp sesame seeds
- handful of scallions, finely-chopped
Instructions
Prep the tofu
- Wrap a block of silken-firm tofu between kitchen towels (placing a small saucepan on top). Let it sit for 30 minutes or so to drain out the excess water.
- Pat the tofu dry with clean kitchen towels and slice it.
- Optional: coat the tofu slices lightly in corn flour for a more crisp and golden texture.
Prepare the braising sauce
- Add the soy sauces, rice vinegar , water, gochugaru, sesame oil, garlic , sugar , sesame seeds and scallions to a small mixing bowl.
- Give it a good whisk to ensure it is evenly combined.
Cook the tofu
- Gently heat the oil in a small pan. Pan-fry the tofu until it is golden brown on both sides (flipping half way).
- Once lightly crisp and golden, pour in the sauce on medium heat , using a spatula to ensure that each piece of tofu is evenly coated. Let the sauce simmer for 4-5 minutes on low heat until thickened and reduced.
- Serve hot off the stove with steamed rice or noodles and dive in!