Dubu jorim (braised tofu) (Korean Bapsang)
Dubu jorim is a popular side dish, especially for home-packed school lunches.
The tofu is panfried and then braised in a soy sauce-based sauce, transforming the tofu into a flavorful side dish. The gochugaru adds a bit of a spicy kick. Add more if you like more heat. It’s delicious, warm or cold. You’ll find that the tofu tastes even better the next day.
Ingredients:
● 1 pack firm tofu (about 500 grams)
● 1 tablespoon vegetable/canola oil
For the sauce:
● 3 tablespoons soy sauce
● 3 tablespoons water
● 1 tablespoon sesame oil
● 1 teaspoon sugar
● 1 gochugaru (Korean red chili pepper flakes)
● 1 teaspoon sesame seed
● 1 teaspoon minced garlic
● 2 scallions, finely chopped
Cut the tofu block into about 1-centimeter-thick rectangular pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel.
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick skillet. Carefully add the tofu pieces (tofu breaks easily), and sear over medium to medium-high heat until lightly golden brown (about 3-4 minutes each side).
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by mixing all the ingredients together. Spoon the sauce over the tofu pieces. Slightly lift a side of the tofu pieces to get the sauce under them. Simmer for 3-4 minutes over medium-low heat. Flip them over and simmer for another minute or two. Serve warm or cold with a bowl of rice.
See more recipes at www.koreanbapsang.com.
By Ro Hyo-sun