Spicy Braised Tofu
Tofu is pan-fried, then simmered in a spicy soy sauce. Browning first helps it hold its shape and take on the sauce.
Ingredients & seasoning
Main ingredients
- Firm tofu300g
- Onion0.5
- Green onion0.5
Seasoning
- Cooking oil1 tbsp
- Water150ml
- Soy sauce2 tbsp
- Korean chili flakes1 tbsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- Minced garlic1 tsp
To finish
- Sesame oil1 tsp
- Sesame seeds1 tsp
Method
- 01
Cut tofu into 1cm slices and pat dry. Slice onion and green onion.
- 02
Heat oil over medium heat. Pan-fry tofu for about 3 minutes per side until golden.
- 03
Mix water, soy sauce, chili flakes, sugar and garlic; add with onion. Simmer 6 minutes.
- 04
Add green onion and simmer 2 more minutes. Turn off heat; add sesame oil and seeds.