Dubu Jorim

Ingredients

• 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, sliced into 1/2-inch slabs
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 scallion, sliced
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• toasted sesame seeds, to serve

Before you cook

• Press the tofu slices between paper towels for 10 minutes to remove excess water.
• Mince the garlic and slice the scallion.

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Lay the tofu slices in the pan without crowding them.
3. Fry the tofu for 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
4. Mix the soy sauce, gochugaru, sugar, garlic, sesame oil and water in a bowl.
5. Pour the sauce evenly over the seared tofu.
6. Simmer for 4 minutes, spooning the sauce over the tofu occasionally.
7. Scatter the scallion over the top.
8. Simmer for 1 more minute.
9. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
10. Serve warm with a bowl of rice.