SPICY BRAISED TOFU
You'll find a version of this quicker-than-quick soy-braised tofu on many Korean tables as a banchan, or small plate. But with rice and a side of greens, it's dinner exactly when you need it: right now.
Provided by Christina Chaey
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Lunch Braise Tofu Soy Sauce Green Onion/Scallion Ginger Sesame Oil Sesame Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Quick & Easy
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wrap tofu in a clean kitchen towel and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Weigh down with a heavy object (a couple of heavy cans works well) and let sit 10 minutes. Unwrap tofu and slice in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 6 sections to create 12 squares.
- Whisk soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, gochugaru, and 3 Tbsp. water in a small bowl to combine; set sauce aside.
- Trim dark green top from scallion and thinly slice; set aside. Thinly slice remaining white and pale green parts of scallion. Heat 1 Tbsp. grapeseed oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high. Carefully add tofu in a single layer and lightly season with salt. Cook, undisturbed, until golden brown, about 5 minutes; turn over and cook until golden brown on other side, about 5 minutes. Transfer tofu to a plate; reserve skillet (no need to wipe out).
- Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. grapeseed oil in reserved skillet over medium. Cook scallion white and pale green parts, garlic, and ginger, stirring, until softened but not browned, about 1 minute.
- Return tofu to skillet. Pour in reserved sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, turning tofu once or twice and occasionally spooning sauce over, until sauce is reduced by about half, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer tofu to a large plate, spoon sauce over, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and reserved scallion top. Serve with rice alongside.
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Remember Rhyme
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The tofu was delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
GK King
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the tofu turned out great. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was also very flavorful.
The Epic
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The tofu was crispy and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Rodney Tjadile
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Mobeensafeer Safeer
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Zayyaan Saith
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very flavorful. I would recommend using less chili peppers if you don't like spicy food.
Camilla Deiro
[email protected]Loved this dish! The tofu was so flavorful and the sauce was amazing. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.
EStella Gaoz
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The tofu was delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Malek David
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the tofu turned out great. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was also very flavorful.
Md Bayjid
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of the spicy sauce and the tender tofu.
Koral7011
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind. The tofu was so flavorful and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.
Shristi Rai
[email protected]This spicy braised tofu was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were bold and complex, and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.