# Korean Braised Tofu

A quick and delicious spicy, sweet, savory, and garlicky Korean braised tofu dish.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Korean
- Category: Side
- Diet: vegetarian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- firm tofu, sliced into 1/3 in thick rectangles
- salt
- garlic
- green onion
- soy sauce
- sugar
- sesame oil
- gochugaru
- rice vinegar
- sesame seed
- water
- neutral oil

## Instructions

1. Slice firm tofu into 1/3 in thick rectangles, lay them flat on paper towel and pat dry.
2. Sprinkle salt on top and set aside for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
3. Combine garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, gochugaru, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, and water to make the sauce.
4. In a large pan on medium heat, heat neutral oil and fry tofu on both sides until golden.
5. Add sauce and cook until it's reduced.
6. Garnish with green onions and serve.

## Equipment

- paper towel
- large pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6n31FgoJnc&list=LL&index=214
- Creator: Christie at Home
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a0c19af2-611f-40ae-bc6d-3181150703d1
- Extracted: 2026-10-20

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