Dubu jorim

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 1 pkgFirm tofu, drained and sliced
• 60 mlSoy sauce
• 1 tbspGochugaru
• 2 cloveGarlic, minced
• 3Green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbspSesame oil
• 1 tbspVegetable oil
• 120 mlWater
• 2 tspSugar

Equipment

stovetop, skillet, knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, measuring spoon, spoon, spatula, kitchen towel, serving dish

Instructions

1. 1
   Prepare Station

   Gather tofu, soy sauce, gochugaru, garlic, green onion, oils, sugar, water, a skillet, knife, board, bowl, spoon, and spatula. · 3 min

   What to look for: All ingredients and tools are within reach.

2. 2
   Press Tofu

   Pat tofu dry, press gently with towels for 10 minutes, then cut into 8 thick rectangles so the pieces brown evenly. · 12 min

   What to look for: Tofu looks dry on the surface and holds clean edges.

3. 3
   Mix Sauce

   Mix soy sauce, water, gochugaru, minced garlic, sugar, sesame oil, and most green onion in a bowl until the sugar dissolves. · 3 min

   What to look for: Sauce is red brown, loose, and evenly speckled.

4. 4
   Heat Oil

   Heat vegetable oil in a wide skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then lay tofu pieces in one flat layer. · 2 min

   What to look for: Oil shimmers and tofu begins to sizzle on contact.

5. 5
   Fry First Side

   Fry tofu without moving until the underside is lightly golden and firm enough to turn cleanly. · 5 min

   What to look for: Bottom edges are golden and lightly crisp.

6. 6
   Brown Second Side

   Turn tofu carefully, then fry the second side until golden patches form and the edges look slightly crisp. · 5 min

   What to look for: Both sides show golden patches with intact slices.

7. 7
   Braise Tofu

   Pour the soy chili sauce over tofu, spoon sauce on top, and simmer gently until the liquid thickens and coats the pieces. · 7 min

   What to look for: Sauce is glossy, slightly reduced, and clings to tofu.

8. 8
   Serve Warm

   Transfer tofu to a shallow dish, spoon the glossy sauce over it, and scatter the remaining green onion before serving warm. · 2 min

   What to look for: Tofu is coated in red brown sauce with fresh green onion on top.