Koreanveganvegetariantofu

Spicy Soy Braised Tofu with Spring Onions

Golden slices of tofu simmered in a garlicky chilli and soy sauce until glossy. Spoon it over hot rice.

25 minutesServes 2Easy

Ingredients

  • Firm tofu400 g
  • Soy sauce3 tbsp
  • Gochugaru1 tbsp
  • Sugar1 tsp
  • Garlic2 cloves
  • Spring onions3 pc
  • Toasted sesame oil1 tsp
  • Vegetable oil1 tbsp
  • Sesame seeds1 tsp

Method

  1. 01

    Pat the tofu dry with kitchen paper and cut it into rectangles about 1 cm thick.

  2. 02

    Mix the soy sauce, gochugaru, sugar, minced garlic, half the sliced spring onions, the sesame oil and 100 ml water in a jug.

  3. 03

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the tofu for 4 minutes per side until golden.

  4. 04

    Pour the sauce over the tofu, turn the heat to medium and simmer for 6 minutes, spooning the sauce over the slices until most of it has been absorbed.

  5. 05

    Scatter with the remaining spring onions and the sesame seeds and serve with steamed rice.

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