Mom's Style Braised Tofu
Translated from Korean, the language of the reel.
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A comforting, home-style Korean braised tofu (Dubu-jorim) that is savory, slightly spicy, and perfect for pairing with a bowl of rice. The tofu is pan-fried until golden before being simmered in a simple yet flavorful sauce.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop
- Good for
- Lunch, dinner, or snacks
- Cuisine
- East Asian
- Contains
- Gluten, sesame, soy, fish, and alcohol
- Diet
- Pescatarian
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
Steps
Cut 1.5 blocks of tofu into desired bite-sized pieces.
Place the tofu pieces into a cold frying pan first, then drizzle with cooking oil. This technique helps minimize oil splattering.
Spread the oil evenly and pan-fry the tofu over medium heat until both sides are golden brown.
Thinly slice 0.5 an onion and layer it over the pan-fried tofu.
Add a handful of chopped green onions, 2.5 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp cooking wine, 1 tbsp tuna fish sauce, 0.5 tbsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp Korean chili flakes, 1 tbsp allulose (or sugar), and 100 ml of water to the pan.
Cover the pan with a lid and simmer over low heat for approximately 3 minutes until the onions are tender.
Drizzle with sesame oil, carefully flip the tofu pieces, and stir gently to ensure the sauce is evenly distributed.
Finish by garnishing with sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
Placing the tofu in the pan before adding the oil is a specific tip to minimize oil splatter. Tuna fish sauce (tuna extract) adds a deep umami flavor characteristic of modern Korean home cooking; it can be substituted with regular fish sauce or additional soy sauce if unavailable.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 271
- Protein
- 19 g
- Carbs
- 15 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
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