Tofu Bites
This classic Korean braised tofu, or Dubu Jorim, features golden-pan-fried tofu cubes simmered in a rich, spicy, and umami-packed sauce. Infused with aromatic garlic, spring onions, and Gochugaru, this dish offers a hearty, deeply flavourful experience that pairs perfectly with steamed rice. It is an ideal, simple meal that holds up beautifully, making it a fantastic and reliable option for convenient, delicious weekly meal prep.
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Cooking Instructions
Cooking: 15 minutes
Notes:
The sauce is highly customisable; if you prefer a milder flavour, simply reduce the amount of Gochugaru (Korean chili powder) to suit your personal spice tolerance.
Sautéing the tofu slices in batches and blotting away excess oil before adding the braising liquid ensures the final dish remains light while still packed with flavour.
Letting the sauce reduce whilst the tofu simmers allows the flavours to penetrate deeply, creating a luscious, thickened glaze that coats every piece.
This dish is perfect for advance preparation; store it in an airtight container in the fridge and simply reheat whenever you are ready to enjoy a hearty, complete meal.
Prepare Tofu
Wrap the extra-firm tofu in paper towels and press with a heavy weight for a few minutes to remove moisture, then slice into uniform, ¾ inch thick pieces.
Combine Sauce
In a bowl, mix water, rice vinegar, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, Gochugaru, sesame oil, garlic, and the white parts of the sliced spring onions.
Fry Tofu
Heat neutral oil in a wok or frying pan, add the tofu slices in batches, and fry until both sides are golden brown before blotting away excess oil.
Braise
Return the fried tofu to the pan, pour the sauce mixture over, cover, and simmer for a few minutes before removing the lid to allow the liquid to reduce into a thick glaze.
Finish and Serve
Stir in the green parts of the spring onions and toss gently to coat before serving immediately or storing for future meals.
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Ingredients
| Extra Firm Tofu | 400 g |
| Vegetable Oil | As needed |
| Water | 120 ml |
| Rice Vinegar | 1 tbsp |
| Soy Sauce | 3 tbsp |
| Mirin | 1 tbsp |
| Sugar | 1 tsp |
| Gochugaru | 1 tbsp |
| Sesame Oil | 1 tsp |
| Garlic | 2 cloves |
| Spring Onions | 2 stalks |
