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Dubu Jorim – Braised Tofu

Soft tofu, pan-fried until golden then simmered in a salty-sweet soy glaze.

This humble Korean side dish punches way above its weight. Great hot with rice or cold in lunchboxes, Dubu Jorim is fast, pantry-powered, and seriously addictive.

Servings
2
Prep Time
10
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Cook Time
10
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Ingredients
9
Total Time
20
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Pantry bits

Gochugaru
Sesame oil
Soy Sauce

Ingredients

  • 300g firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp gochugaru (or to taste)
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (for frying)
  • Sesame seeds, to serve

Instructions

  1. Slice tofu into 1.5cm slabs and pat dry thoroughly with paper towel.
  2. Heat neutral oil in a non-stick pan. Fry tofu until golden on both sides. Set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add soy sauce, water, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and gochugaru. Simmer for 1 min.
  4. Return tofu to the pan and simmer gently, spooning sauce over, until thick and glossy (about 4–5 mins).
  5. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot or cold.

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Perkedel (Indonesian Potato Fritters)
Rawon (Javanese Black Beef Soup)
Nasi Uduk (Indonesian Coconut Rice)

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