Korean Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim)

A plate of Korean braised tofu surrounded by table settings.

Korean Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim)

This easy 15-minute Korean braised tofu (dubu jorim) is pan-fried and braised in a mouthwateringly delicious spicy sauce. It is a savory, spicy, and incredibly flavorful side dish.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine Korean

Keyword braised tofu, braised tofu recipe, dubu jorim, Korean braised tofu, Korean tofu recipe, Korean tofu side dish

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 199kcal

Author Megan

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pack (14 oz) firm tofu drained and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons neutral oil vegetable, canola, peanut, etc.

Braising Sauce

2 cloves garlic minced
3 stalks green onion finely chopped
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
2 teaspoon granulated sugar
⅓ cup water
1 tablespoon gochugaru Korean red pepper flakes
2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Garnishes

Green onion chopped
Toasted Sesame Seeds

Instructions

Prepare the tofu. Drain the tofu, pat dry with a paper towel, and slice the block in half and then into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place the tofu onto a paper towel-lined tray and gently pat dry with a paper towel.
Make the sauce. In a medium mixing bowl, add garlic, green onion, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, water, gochugaru, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Mix until combined and the sugar dissolves.
Cook the tofu. In a large skillet, heat two tablespoons of neutral cooking oil over medium-high heat until hot. Then add the tofu in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Braised tofu. Lastly, reduce the heat to medium-low, add the sauce, cover, and simmer for 2 minutes. Then gently flip the tofu and cook for 2 minutes or until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
Serve. Garnish with green onion slices and sesame seeds and serve immediately with steamed rice. Enjoy!

Notes

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