Korean · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Korean Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim)
20 minutes · 4 servings · vegetarian
Dubu jorim is a standard Korean tofu side dish, here kept simple and mild.
Ingredients
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- 1 block (14 oz/400 g) firm tofu, sliced
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Let’s make it
- Pat tofu dry and pan-fry in oil over medium heat until golden on both sides.
- Stir soy sauce, water, sugar, and garlic together and pour into the pan.
- Simmer 3-4 minutes, turning the tofu once, until the sauce is mostly absorbed.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, then top with scallions and sesame seeds.
Cut tofu into smaller rectangles for children to pick up easily.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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