Braised tofu

This dubu jorim (Korean braised tofu) is going to be your favorite way to enjoy tofu! It has a delicious golden crust and a flavorful sauce.

Here’s a really simple easy braised tofu you can easily cook up on a weekday to enjoy with a bowl of steamed rice. The pieces of tofu are cooked to a golden brown crisp before being simmered in a deliciously savoury soy-based sauce for it to soak up all the flavours.

In Korean dubu means tofu, while jorim refers to the cooking process of braising. This is a very simple recipe that comes together in 20-30 minutes. Eat with steamed short grain rice and kimchi for a complete meal. Alternatively, leave it to cool and eat the tofu between buttered (vegan, of course) cheap white bread for a memorable sandwich experience.

Braised tofu tastes amazing when made in Sichuan style. Chewy outside and soft inside, the tofu has a spongy texture that helps to soak up all the flavour from the sauce.

“I never think twice about stocking up on a few packages of firm tofu,” says Christina Chaey. “On the night when I don’t want to spend more than 20 minutes on dinner, I whip up this riff on dubu jorim, a popular Korean side dish, and call it dinner. I pan-fry thick tofu slices in a skillet until golden, then quickly braise them in a salty-sweet-spicy soy sauce mixture until they’re steeped with flavor, ready for a simple side of rice and sautéed greens.”

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