Easy 20-Minute Korean Braised Tofu
Pan-fried tofu is braised in a spicy, sweet, and savory sauce with garlic and scallions. This easy Korean braised tofu recipe is ready in just 20 minutes with minimal ingredients. Serve it as a side dish or main with steamed rice.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (block) tofu firm or extra-firm
- 1.5 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 green onion finely chopped for garnishing
Sauce
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- ¼ cup regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted kind
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru
- ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted kind
- ⅓ cup water room temperature
Instructions
- Drain as much liquid from the tofu package as possible. Slice the tofu into 2.5-inch-long rectangles about ⅓-inch thick.
- Line a large baking sheet or large plate with paper towel and arrange the tofu in a single layer. Pat the tofu dry with more paper towel.
- Evenly sprinkle salt over the tofu. Set aside for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. If the surface looks very wet, you can pat it dry again before frying.
- Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl until the sugar has fully dissolved.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the tofu in a single layer and pan-fry until golden, about 2-4 minutes per side.
- Pour the sauce over the tofu and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and coats the tofu. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with green onions and serve with steamed rice.
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Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1293mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 683IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 7mg