Dubu Jorim

Name: Dubu Jorim
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 block firm tofu, sliced 1cm thick; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chilli flakes); 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tsp sugar and 1 tbsp sesame oil; 2 spring onions and sesame seeds

두부조림/DOO-boo JOH-rim/

Also known as: Dubu Buchim Jorim, Korean Braised Tofu, Korean Spicy Tofu

About this dish

Slices of pan-fried tofu braised in a spicy, savoury sauce of soy, chilli flakes, garlic and sesame.

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Ingredients

🧈1 block firm tofu, sliced 1cm thick

🫙3 tbsp soy sauce

🌶️1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chilli flakes)

🧄1 tbsp minced garlic

🍯1 tsp sugar and 1 tbsp sesame oil

🌿2 spring onions and sesame seeds

Method

Serves 2

Pat the tofu dry and pan-fry in oil until golden on both sides.

Mix the soy, chilli flakes, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, spring onion and a little water.

Spoon the sauce over the tofu in the pan.

Simmer gently for 5–8 minutes, basting, until the sauce reduces.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with rice.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Dubu-jorim is a common Korean home side dish (banchan) and lunchbox favourite, eaten hot or at room temperature.

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