Korean Mayak Tofu

Ingredients

• 500 ml Water (For preparing the mayak sauce)
• 100 ml Soy sauce
• 3 tsp Mirin
• 1 tbsp Demerara sugar (Approximately 1 tbsp)
• Stock (As needed; add gradually while tasting according to the desired saltiness. The author notes that other types of stock can also be used)
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil (Add to the sauce)
• Sesame seeds (As needed; add to the sauce)
• Chili (Add according to your tolerance for spice)
• Shiitake mushroom soup powder (An additional ingredient added by the author; the specific amount was not given)
• 1 Firm tofu (1 package, cut into pieces)
• Salt (For blanching the tofu in salted water; the specific amount was not given)
• White sesame seeds (Sprinkle over the tofu; as needed)
• Sesame oil (Drizzle over the tofu when finished; as needed. The specific amount was not given)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the water, soy sauce, mirin, demerara sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and chili in a container.

2. 2

   Add the stock, tasting and adjusting gradually until the flavor reaches your preference. Also add the shiitake mushroom soup powder mentioned by the author; adjust the amount according to the product and your personal taste.

3. 3

   Stir the sauce until well combined.

4. 4

   Cut the firm tofu into pieces.

5. 5

   Blanch the tofu in salted water to remove its raw beany flavor.

6. 6

   Place the blanched tofu in a container and pour in the prepared sauce until it just covers the tofu.

7. 7

   Sprinkle white sesame seeds over the tofu and drizzle with sesame oil.

8. 8

   Refrigerate the tofu overnight.

9. 9

   Remove the tofu from the refrigerator the next day and serve. The author notes that the tofu will thoroughly absorb the sauce after soaking.

Notes

The source does not specify the concentration of the salted water, the amount of shiitake mushroom soup powder, the refrigeration temperature, or the weight of the tofu package. Adjust according to the saltiness of the sauce and personal preference.

Nutrition per serving

• Vegetarian
• Tofu
• Refrigerated marinated dish
• Korean-style
• Egg-free
• Rice accompaniment