Side Dishes

Korean Braised Tofu두부조림

Name: Korean Braised Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 14 ounces firm tofu; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon gochugaru; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/3 cup water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Golden tofu simmered briefly in a garlicky soy and gochugaru sauce until the edges absorb the seasoning.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 3
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

Tofu14 ounces firm tofu
Green onion2 green onions, sliced
Garlic1 teaspoon minced garlic
Gochugaru1 tablespoon gochugaru
Soy saucepantry3 tablespoons soy sauce
Waterpantry1/3 cup water
Sugarpantry1 teaspoon sugar
Toasted sesame oilpantry1 teaspoon sesame oil
Cooking oilpantry1 tablespoon cooking oil

Instructions

1
Pat the tofu dry and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Mix green onion, garlic, gochugaru, soy sauce, water, sugar, and sesame oil.
2
Heat the cooking oil in a skillet and brown the tofu for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
3
Pour the sauce over the tofu. Simmer uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes, spooning sauce over the top.

Ingredient substitutions

Tofu: Use the closest available tofu texture. The result may be more fragile or firmer than intended.
Green onion: Chives or a small amount of leek can work, with a different flavor.
Garlic: Garlic powder works in a pinch but lacks fresh aroma.
Gochugaru: Aleppo pepper is a gentler substitute; crushed red pepper works but is usually sharper and hotter.
Soy sauce: Tamari works, though saltiness differs.

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