Soy-Braised Tofu

Dubu Jorim

Ingredients

• 14 oz (1 block) Tofu (firm)
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Gochugaru
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 stalk Green onion (sliced)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• ¼ cup Water

Instructions

1. Slice the tofu into rectangles about ½ inch thick. Pat dry with paper towels — this helps it brown.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the tofu slices for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the sauce: mix soy sauce, gochugaru, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, and ¼ cup water in a bowl.
4. Return the fried tofu to the pan. Pour the sauce over it. Simmer on medium-low for 5 minutes, spooning sauce over the tofu occasionally, until the sauce reduces.
5. Sprinkle with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve as a side dish with rice.

From K-Kitchen — koreanhomecook.com