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Korean Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim)

Name: Korean Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 package of firm tofu (package size is 14oz); 1/4 cup light soy sauce; 1/4 cup water; 1 tbsp gochugaru; 1/2 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 scallion (finely chopped); 2 tbsp neutral oil

4 steps

Prep:5minCook:15min

This Korean Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim) is lightly pan fried then braised in a super flavorful, soy-based sauce!

Updated at: Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:44:53 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories203.2 kcal (10%)

Total Fat15.3 g (22%)

Carbs4.7 g (2%)

Sugars2.2 g (2%)

Protein12.8 g (26%)

Sodium620.9 mg (31%)

Fiber1.5 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 packagefirm tofu

¼ cuplight soy sauce

¼ cupwater

1 Tbspgochugaru

½ Tbspsugar

1 Tbspsesame oil

½ Tbspsesame seeds

2 Tbspneutral oil

Instructions

Step 1

Drain the tofu from the package and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut the tofu lengthwise into 1/2" thick pieces.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, water, gochugaru, sugar, sesame oil, sesame seed, garlic, and scallions to form the sauce.

Step 3

In a medium pan, heat 2 tbsp of neutral oil over medium high heat. Pan fry the tofu pieces for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, flip and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the other side is golden brown.

Step 4

Add the sauce and braise the tofu for 5-6 minutes over medium heat until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly. Serve with steamed rice and enjoy!

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