Dubu Jorim (Korean Braised Tofu) by @fitgreenmind

35 min
Easy

4 servings

🧈

400 g

Tofu

🛢️

Oil

🧄

9 g

Garlic

🧅

30 g

Spring Onion

🌶️

8 g

Chili Flakes

🫗

15 ml

Sesame Oil

🥢

60 ml

Soy Sauce

💧

60 ml

Water

🍁

2 tbsp

Syrup

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Pat the firm tofu dry thoroughly with paper towels.

    firm tofu
    🧻paper towels

  2. Step 2/9

    Cut the firm tofu into thick, even slices on a cutting board.

    firm tofu
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/9

    Heat the neutral cooking oil in a wide pan over medium heat.

    neutral cooking oil

  4. Step 4/9

    Fry the tofu slices for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.

    firm tofu
    🥄spatula

  5. Step 5/9

    Finely chop the 3 cloves of garlic and the 2 spring onions.

    garlic
    spring onion
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  6. Step 6/9

    Combine the garlic, spring onion, chili flakes, sesame oil, soy sauce, water, and sugar in a mixing bowl.

    garlic
    spring onion
    chili flakes
    sesame oil
    soy sauce
    water
    sugar
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥛measuring cup

  7. Step 7/9

    Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the fried tofu in the pan.

    firm tofu
    garlic
    spring onion
    chili flakes
    sesame oil
    soy sauce
    water
    sugar
    🥣mixing bowl

  8. Step 8/9

    Simmer the tofu in the sauce for 5 to 10 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.

    firm tofu
    soy sauce
    water
    sugar
    🥄spatula

  9. Step 9/9

    Serve the Dubu Jorim hot, ideally alongside steamed rice.

    firm tofu

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Aromatics, Herbs, Spices, Oil, Seasoning, Condiments, Liquids

Ingredients

Tofu, Oil, Garlic, Spring onion, Chili flakes, Sesame oil, Soy sauce, Water, Syrup

Allergens

Sesame, Soy, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Calories

260 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 15g, Carbohydrates: 18g, Total Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 12g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 260mg, Iron: 4mg, Sodium: 1120mg, Potassium: 260mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 5mg, Vitamin K: 20mcg, Folate: 40mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

25 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

paper towels, chef's knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, measuring cup, spatula

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Side Dish, Main Course

Occasions

Weeknight Dinner, Lunch, Family Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Korean

Geographic

South Korea, East Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Crisp-edged, Silky, Saucy

Flavors

Savory, Spicy, Sweet, Umami, Garlicky, Nutty, Salty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat until hot before serving), freezer : 1 month (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze with the sauce,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)