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Baek Jong Won's Braised Tofu Recipe

Cost $5, save $10

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  • 10 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 1 block tofu
    • 🧅 1/2 onion
    • 1/2 cup green onion

  • Sauce Ingredients

    • 2/3 tbsp fermented shrimp
    • 3 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp chili powder
    • 🧂 1/2 tbsp sugar
    • 1 tbsp corn syrup
    • 2 tbsp cooking wine
    • 🧄 1/3 tbsp minced garlic
    • 100 ml water

STEPS

1

Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces.

2

Place the tofu on a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture. Optionally, season with salt and pepper.

3

Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan and pan-fry the tofu on low heat until golden and crispy.

4

While the tofu is frying, prepare the sauce by mixing fermented shrimp, soy sauce, chili powder, sugar, corn syrup, cooking wine, minced garlic, and water.

5

Transfer the fried tofu to a pot and layer onion and green onion on top.

6

Add 100 ml of water to the pot and simmer on medium-low heat.

7

Pour the prepared sauce over the tofu and vegetables.

8

Continue simmering on medium-low heat until the sauce thickens and the tofu is fully infused with flavor.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

250

Calories

  • 15g
    Protein
  • 20g
    Carbs
  • 10g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.You can substitute fermented shrimp with fish sauce for a similar flavor.Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated for later meals.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.