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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shadow slayer
[email protected]This was my first time making spicy braised tofu and it turned out great! The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Chalelgn Kassaw
[email protected]I had high hopes for this recipe, but I was disappointed. The tofu was dry and the sauce was bland. I would not make this recipe again.
Fazal Hussain
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The tofu was mushy and the sauce was too spicy. I would not recommend this recipe.
Ujjol Pande
[email protected]The tofu was a bit bland, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend adding more seasoning to the tofu before cooking.
Aborisade Oyindamola
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
Ading Ding
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the tofu turned out great! It was a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I will definitely be making this again, but I'll use less chili next time.
Void Ps4
[email protected]This spicy braised tofu was an absolute delight! The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and had the perfect amount of heat. I served it over rice and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.