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Korean Braised Tofu
Made with pantry staples, this Korean Braised Tofu (also known as Dubu Jorim), comes together so quickly and easily. Firm tofu is quickly pan-fried and then coated in a savoury sauce to make for the easiest side dish or appetizer for any meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 207 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 4 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Gochugaru
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 4 tbsp water
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 2-3 stalks green onions sliced
Everything else:
- 1 block firm tofu firm or extra firm tofu works (420g)
- ½ tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients needed to make the sauce into a small bowl or measuring cup and set aside.
- Cut the tofu into 1/4 or 1/2 inch thick squares, depending on how thick you’d like them to be, pat dry with a paper towel, and set aside.
- Add olive oil to a non-stick skillet on medium heat and add the tofu to the pan.
- Sear the tofu until golden, around 4 to 5 minutes, on each side.
- Add the sauce that you made earlier and lower the heat to low.
- Let the tofu and the sauce simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, flipping the tofu occasionally or spooning the sauce over top of it.
- Serve as is or top with more sesame seeds and green onions.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
207kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
638mg
(27%)
Potassium
98mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
653IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
160mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 638mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 653IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.