# Korean spicy braised tofu

Korean spicy braised tofu is an iconic Korean side dish renowned for being easy to make, yet rich, flavorful, and just the right level of spice to complement any dish.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Cuisine: Korean
- Category: Side
- 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 whole jalapeno
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- to taste salt
- 1 medium 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 jalapeño into small pieces.
2. Drain tofu, squeeze out excess water, pat dry, and slice into thin 1-inch squares.
3. Salt the 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 to make the marinade.
5. In a pan coated with spray oil on medium heat, grill tofu pieces until lightly golden on both sides.
6. Lower the heat to low and pour the marinade on top of the tofu, letting it cook for 1-2 minutes.
7. In a meal prep container, add half the rice, half the tofu, and half the lettuce and cucumbers.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
- pan
- fork
- 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 your lettuce to preserve the crunch and enjoy!

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8kFt27s/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7f2a3f3e-18a0-476a-826e-828069cfe4ab
- Extracted: 2025-07-27

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