Braised gochujang tofu is a quick and simple but flavour-packed dish that we're sure will become your new favourite tofu dish. Known as dubu jorim in Korea, just fry off tofu until golden then simmer in a delicious spicy sauce. Perfect as a flavoursome side dish or as a main.
Pour the other half of the oil into a wok or large non stick frying pan and bring over a high heat. Next, add the tofu slices into the pan and fry until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
400 g firm tofu, 2 tablespoon sesame oil
Once the tofu has browned, reduce to medium-high heat and pour in the sauce. Allow it to bubble away until the sauce has reduced and thickened. This should take around 5 minutes.
Serve topped with the toasted sesame seeds and spring onion (green onions). Optionally add Korean chili pepper flakes, a.k.a. gochugaru. Serve in a bowl with rice and a side of veggies.
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, 1 spring onion
Notes
Use firm or extra firm tofu. If using the type that comes in hard packaging with a lot of water, press the tofu before using.
Make it gluten free by using gluten free soy sauce or tamari.