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Soy-braised tofu (dubu-jorim)

Cubes of firm tofu browned in a pan, then braised in a soy sauce spiced with chili and scallion. The tofu becomes creamy inside and slightly crispy outside.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Sauce

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Drain the tofu, pat it dry with paper towels and cut it into cubes of about 2 cm.
  2. Lightly coat the cubes with starch and shake off the excess.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and brown the tofu for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  4. In a small saucepan, mix the soy sauce, sugar, chili, water and garlic.
  5. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Pour the sauce over the tofu in the pan and simmer for 5 minutes over low heat, turning gently.
  7. Add the green onion, sprinkle with sesame and serve warm.

Variations and tips

Spicier version. Add a teaspoon of gochujang to the sauce for more heat.

Using what you can find. Cornstarch can be used in place of potato starch without any problem.

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