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Dubu Jorim

Ingredients

  • 1 lb firm tofu
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ cup chili crisp
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tbsp nappa cabbage kimchi juice
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp fish sauce omit and add 1 Tbsp soy sauce to make vegetarian
  • 1 Tbsp miso
  • tsp granulated sugar
  • tsp gochujang
  • 1 tsp mirin
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp neutral oil
  • ¾ cup green onions chopped
  • ½ yellow onion sliced
  • ½ cup nappa cabbage kimchi chopped
  • cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  • Cut the tofu into ½ in. thick planks. Transfer them to a plate, season them with the salt and let them sit for 5 minutes. This will help the tofu absorb the sauce better when braised. Drain the excess moisture from the tofu.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the chili crisp, garlic, kimchi juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, miso, sugar, gochujang, mirin, and sesame oil to make the sauce. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat, add the neutral oil. Reserve 2 Tbsp of the green onions and, once the oil is hot, add the rest to the pan. Cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Then add the sliced onion and kimchi and sauté everything for 2-3 minutes or until the onions are translucent and the kimchi starts to look tender and slightly brown.
  • Spread the ingredients evenly in the pan, then top with the tofu planks. Pour the reserved sauce all over the tofu plants followed by 1 cup or water.
  • Lower the heat to medium and let it simmer fort 10-15 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. It should be saucy, not brothy. Garnish with the reserved green onions. Serve warm with a side of rice!
Course: Dinner
Region: Asia
Keyword: Comfort food