# Korean Spicy Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim)

Korean Spicy Braised Tofu, or Dubu Jorim, is an iconic Korean side dish renowned for being easy to make, yet rich, flavorful, and just the right level of spicy to complement any dish. It is also packed with over 25g of protein for only 437 calories, making it ideal for meal prep and weight loss.

- 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
- 1 whole jalapeño
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- salt
- 1 medium firm tofu pack
- 1 cup rice
- 5 leaves Green leaf Lettuce
- 2 persian cucumbers

## Instructions

1. Chop your green leaf lettuce, thinly slice your green onions and cucumbers, and dice your jalapeño into small pieces.
2. Drain your tofu, squeeze out excess water and 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

- pan
- bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- meal prep container

## Tips

- When meal prepping to re-heat, make sure to put your lettuce and 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/ZP8rEovfd/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/bc4693da-b6a4-4204-829a-9c13bad3b9cf
- Extracted: 2025-07-02

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