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sliced korean braised tofu (dubu jorim) on a plate garnished with sesame seeds
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Dubu Jorim (Korean Braised Tofu)

This dubu jorim (Korean braised tofu) is going to be your new favorite way to enjoy tofu! The tofu has a golden crust on the outside, is soft on the inside, and is super flavorful thanks to the delicious and slightly spicy soy-based sauce. Enjoy it with rice for a simple and tasty meal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: dubu jorim, dubu jorim recipe, korean braised tofu, spicy tofu
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 144kcal

Equipment

  • Non-stick pan

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon honey
  • ½ - 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 green onion sliced

Other Ingredients

  • 1 14-ounce package firm tofu cut into thick slices and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • sesame seeds
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Instructions

  • First, whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set the sauce aside.
    3 tablespoons soy sauce, ½ tablespoon honey, ½ - 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes), ½ cup water, 2 garlic cloves, 1 green onion
    sauce for dubu jorim in a small bowl
  • Next, preheat some vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Then add the tofu slices and pan-fry them until golden brown. Flip and pan-fry the other side until golden brown.
    1 14-ounce package firm tofu, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    golden pan-fried tofu in a pan
  • Now add the sauce to the pan. Let the tofu braise in the sauce until most of the liquid is gone. Occasionally, spoon the sauce over the tofu.
    pan-fried tofu in a pan with dubu jorim sauce added
  • Drizzle some sesame oil over the tofu and flip until evenly distributed.
    1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
    korean braised tofu slices (dubu jorim) in a pan
  • Garnish with sesame seeds, serve and enjoy!
    sesame seeds
    sliced korean braised tofu (dubu jorim) on a plate garnished with sesame seeds

Notes

  • Adjust the spice level. If you prefer this dish spicy, use 1 tablespoon of gochugaru for 4 servings. To make it moderately spicy, use ½ tablespoon. To make it mild(-ish), use 1 teaspoon of gochugaru.
  • Use a non-stick pan. You can use another type of pan, but tofu is prone to sticking so the slices may break when you try to flip them. I love my stainless steel pans, but for this recipe I'd recommend using non-stick to make things easier.
  • Make this recipe vegan by using another sweetener of your choice. Sugar is a commonly used sweetener.
  • Make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce. There are many brands that sell soy sauce that doesn't contain gluten.

Recipe Video

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 777mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 327IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 2mg