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Korean Braised Tofu

Soft tofu simmered in a spicy soy-based sauce with garlic and sesame.

Korean Vegetarian Vegan
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Description

Soft tofu simmered in a spicy soy-based sauce with garlic and sesame.

Prep 10 min Cook 20 min Serves 4
Preparation

Ingredients

  • 400 g Firm tofu
  • 4 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Gochugaru
  • 3 Spring onions
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 250 ml Vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
Cooking

Instructions

  1. 1
    Slice the tofu into thick rectangles and pat dry carefully.
  2. 2
    Lightly pan-fry the tofu in a little oil until golden on both sides.
  3. 3
    Arrange the tofu pieces in a single layer in a shallow pan.
  4. 4
    Mix together soy sauce, garlic, gochugaru, sesame oil and vegetable stock.
  5. 5
    Pour the sauce over the tofu and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. 6
    Cook for 10–12 minutes, spooning the sauce over the tofu regularly.
  7. 7
    Allow the sauce to reduce slightly until rich and savoury.
  8. 8
    Finish with spring onions and sesame seeds before serving with rice.
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