korean braised tofu

Korean Braised Tofu
Serves 5-6

2 blocks tofu, sliced into cubes or thin rectangles (both pictured)
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 cup scallions, finely sliced
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/2 cup corn starch

Combine water, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, vegetable oil, sesame oil, scallions, lime juice, and sesame seeds into a bowl.

Dust all sides of tofu in corn starch. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Transfer tofu into pan and sear on each side for 3-4 minutes.

Remove tofu from skillet and serve over rice or vegetables, drizzled with sauce. Sauce may be enjoyed hot or cold.

korean braised tofu

 

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Author: Rachel Schultz

Serves: 5-6

Ingredients

• 2 blocks tofu, sliced into cubes or thin rectangles (both pictured)
• ¾ cup water
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 cup scallions, finely sliced
• ½ teaspoon lime juice
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
• ½ cup corn starch

Instructions

1. Combine water, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, vegetable oil, sesame oil, scallions, lime juice, and sesame seeds into a bowl.
2. Dust all sides of tofu in corn starch. Heat ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Transfer tofu into pan and sear on each side for 3-4 minutes.
3. Remove tofu from skillet and serve over rice or vegetables, drizzled with sauce. Sauce may be enjoyed hot or cold.

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Modified from Blogging Over Thyme.