# Korean Spicy Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim)

A healthy and delicious Asian-inspired meal prep recipe for Korean spicy braised tofu, packed with protein and low in calories.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Cuisine: Korean
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp gochugaru
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp minced garlic
- 0.5 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 medium green onion
- 0.25 jalapeno
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- to taste salt
- 1 medium (13.5 oz) firm tofu pack
- 1 cup rice
- 5 leaves Green leaf Lettuce
- 2 persian cucumbers

## Instructions

1. Chop green leaf lettuce, thinly slice green onions and cucumbers, and dice the jalapeño into small pieces.
2. Drain your tofu, squeeze out excess water, pat dry, and then slice into thin 1-inch squares.
3. Salt your tofu pieces to taste.
4. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, water, green onion, jalapeño, brown sugar, minced garlic, and gochugaru and mix well.
5. In a pan coated with spray oil on medium heat, grill your tofu pieces until lightly golden on both sides.
6. Lower the heat to low and pour your sauce on top of the tofu and let it cook for 1-2 minutes.
7. In a meal prep container, add half your rice, half the tofu, and half the lettuce and cucumbers.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- pan
- meal prep container

## Tips

- When meal prepping to re-heat, make sure to put your lettuce & tofu into separate Ziploc bags to avoid getting the rice soggy.
- When ready to eat, microwave the rice and tofu with a wet paper towel first to get it steamed, then add in the lettuce to preserve the crunch and enjoy!

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8D5DSck/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/24a8cbf0-6fc6-4c8b-986e-650facc32b86
- Extracted: 2025-11-06

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