Dubu Jorim – Korean tofu in spicy sauce

Name: Dubu Jorim – Korean tofu in spicy sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3

Maya Leinenbach (Fitgreenmind)

This is a very very simple yet delicious Korean braised tofu dish that goes perfectly with rice.

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Ingredients you'll need

400g tofu, patted dry and cut into thick slices

Oil for frying

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 thumb-sized piece ginger, minced

2 spring onions, finely chopped

1 tbsp chili flakes

1 tbsp sesame oil

60ml soy sauce

60ml water

2 tbsp syrup or sugar

Let's get cookin'

Pat tofu dry and cut into thick slices.
Fry tofu slices in oil on both sides until golden brown.
Finely chop garlic, ginger, and spring onions.
Mix chili flakes, sesame oil, soy sauce, water, and syrup or sugar to create the sauce.
Add the chopped aromatics and sauce to the pan with the tofu.
Let simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce reduces and coats the tofu.
Serve hot with rice and recommended side dishes.

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