Tofu Donggeurangttaeng (Pan-Fried Tofu Patties)
A simple pan-fried side dish made by finely chopping drained tofu and vegetables and cooking them until golden brown.
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This is a light and savory pan-fried dish made by mixing mashed tofu with finely chopped vegetables and cooking them until golden brown. Removing enough moisture from the tofu and onion keeps the patties neat and prevents them from turning soggy. If you prefer a mild flavor, you can easily substitute bell pepper or carrot for the Cheongyang chili peppers.
- Servings
- about 3–4 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Tofu1 block
- Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili)3-4
- Red chili pepper1
- Onion1/3
For the dough
- Garlic1 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tbsp
- Flour1/2 cup
- If you do not like spicy food, use bell pepper or large green onion instead of chili pepper, and use carrot instead of red chili pepper.
- Finely chop all ingredients, and remove the moisture from the watery tofu and onion.
Steps
Finely chop all ingredients, and remove the moisture from the watery tofu and onion.
If there is too much moisture, you will need too much flour, and the patties will turn mushy.
Mix well to form the dough, then...
Shape them with your hands into round or square patties.
Coat a frying pan with cooking oil and fry them.
You can also coat them in beaten egg before pan-frying. I just made them plain and clean.
Pan-fry until golden brown.
Ppunwife's tips
- If there is too much moisture, you will need too much flour, and the patties will turn mushy.
- You can also coat them in beaten egg before pan-frying.
FAQ
How can I substitute the chili peppers if I cannot eat spicy food?
You can use bell pepper or large green onion instead of Cheongyang chili peppers, and finely chopped carrot instead of red chili pepper.
How do I keep the patties from falling apart while pan-frying?
You need to squeeze out the excess moisture from the watery tofu and onion beforehand so the mixture does not become overly wet and keeps its shape well.
Is it okay to coat them in beaten egg before pan-frying?
Yes, you can coat the outside in beaten egg before pan-frying if you like.
