Tuna Dubu Jorim (Braised Tofu with Tuna)
A spicy side dish made by simmering canned tuna and soft tofu in a shallow, flavorful broth.
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This side dish is made by simmering soft tofu and canned tuna in a shallow broth, making it great to spoon over and mix with rice. Adding Cheongyang chili peppers cuts through the richness, while perilla oil brings out a nutty aroma. With 3 to 4 servings, it is perfect for the whole family to enjoy together.
- Servings
- 3–4 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Tofu1 block, 400 g
- Canned tuna150 g
- Onion1 (small)
- Large green onion (daepa)1/4 stalks
- Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili)2
- Anchovy broth1 1/2 cups
Seasoning
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)2 tbsp
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang) (or brewed soy sauce (yangjo-ganjang))1 tbsp
- Soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)1 tbsp
- Minced garlic1 tbsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine)1 tbsp
- Sugar1/2 tbsp
- Ground black peppera little
- Perilla oil2 tbsp
- This uses 1 small onion, but if you have a medium-sized one, 1/2 onion is fine.
- I sliced the tofu into thick rectangular pieces, but you can cut it however you like. Just don't slice it too thin since it breaks easily.
- If you don't care for tuna, it is also delicious if you simmer it with the same amount of pork instead.
Steps
I sliced the tofu into thick rectangular pieces, but you can cut it however you like. Just don't slice it too thin since it breaks easily.
Take the tuna out of the can.
Slice the onion, chili peppers, and large green onion (daepa) to a moderate thickness as well.
Lay the onion on the bottom of the pot first, then spread the tofu and tuna evenly on top.
Add 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), 1 tbsp regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang), 1 tbsp soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang), 1 tbsp mirin (cooking rice wine), 1/2 tbsp sugar, a little ground black pepper, and 1 1/2 cups anchovy broth.
Bring it to a bubbling boil to dissolve the seasoning, and simmer until the tofu absorbs the flavor and the broth is reduced by half.
Once the broth has reduced below the tofu, give it a taste and add salt or soup soy sauce if it tastes bland.
Scatter the green onion, Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili), and 2 tbsp perilla oil evenly over the top, simmer briefly, and it is done.
Ppunwife's tips
- Once the broth has reduced below the tofu, give it a taste and add salt or soup soy sauce if it tastes bland.
FAQ
Can I use another ingredient instead of canned tuna?
You can make it deliciously by substituting the tuna with the same amount of pork.
How should I slice the tofu so it doesn't break easily?
Since it can break easily while cooking, it is best to cut it into thick slices rather than too thin.
What should I add if it tastes bland after the broth reduces?
Taste it once the broth has reduced, and if it is bland, adjust the seasoning by adding a little salt or soup soy sauce.
