Spicy Dubu Jorim (Braised Tofu) with Leftovers
A rice side dish made by braising pan-fried tofu with vegetables and a spicy seasoning sauce until slightly saucy.
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A spicy side dish made in 20 minutes using leftover pan-fried tofu from holiday or ancestral rites. Because it uses tofu that has already been pan-fried golden in oil, it does not easily break apart while cooking. Simmer until the sauce reduces to a shallow simmer, then drizzle with toasted sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for added flavor.
- Servings
- about 2–3 servings
- Cook time
- 20 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Tofu1 block, 300 g (by amount)
- Onion1/2
- Large green onion (daepa)1/2 stalk
- Chili pepper1
- Anchovy broth (or water)2/3 cup
Seasoning
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)2 tbsp
- Soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang) (or soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang), soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang))1 tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)1 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)1 tbsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine)1 tbsp
- Minced garlic1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil
- Toasted sesame seeds
- If using fresh raw tofu, sprinkle with a little salt to season lightly, remove the moisture, and pan-fry in an oiled pan on both sides until golden brown before using.
Steps
This is leftover pan-fried tofu from ancestral rites. It is about a block of fresh tofu (300 g). If using fresh tofu, sprinkle a little salt to season, pat dry, and pan-fry on both sides until golden brown in an oiled pan before using. Braising with pan-fried tofu is good because it does not break apart easily.
Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces and julienne all the vegetables.
Mix all the seasoning ingredients together, except for the toasted sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds.
Spread half of the onion, large green onion, and chili pepper over the bottom of the pan...
Spread all the tofu out on top and layer the remaining onion, large green onion, and chili pepper over it.
Pour the seasoning evenly over the top and pour the broth around the edges.
Bring to a rolling boil.
When the liquid is reduced to a shallow simmer, drizzle the toasted sesame oil evenly over top and finish by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds. If you want more broth left over, pour in 1 cup or more of broth to simmer, and cook until enough broth remains to submerge the tofu. If it tastes bland, adjust by adding a little salt.
Ppunwife's tips
- Braising with pan-fried tofu is great because it does not easily break apart.
- If you want more broth left over, pour in 1 cup or more of broth to simmer, and cook until enough broth remains to submerge the tofu.
- If it tastes bland, adjust by adding a little salt.
FAQ
How do I prepare it when making this with fresh raw tofu?
Sprinkle a little salt over the raw tofu to lightly season it, pat dry the moisture, and pan-fry both sides in an oiled pan until golden brown before using.
How much broth should I add if I want more liquid?
Pour in 1 cup or more of broth and simmer, then turn off the heat when enough broth remains to keep the tofu submerged; if it tastes bland, adjust by adding a little salt.
What can I use as a substitute if I don't have anchovy broth?
Plain water can be used in place of anchovy broth to make the dish.
