DraftB09 · classic
Gamja Jorim Soy-Braised Potatoes
Baby potatoes are lightly browned, then braised until creamy inside and coated in a glossy soy, garlic, and rice-syrup glaze with sesame.
Banchan · Draft B10
Dubu Jorim Braised Tofu
두부조림 · dubu jorim
Firm tofu is pan-fried until golden, then briefly braised in a savory soy, garlic, scallion, and gochugaru sauce.
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Before you cook
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Dubu jorim is a Korean tofu side dish in the jorim family of seasoned braises. Seasoning balance, aromatics, chile level, and whether the tofu is fried first vary by household.
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Instructions
Drain and dry
Drain the tofu, cut it into even slabs, and blot every surface dry.
Time: 10 minutes
Look and feel: The tofu surfaces feel dry and the slabs remain intact.
Safety: Drying limits splatter when tofu meets hot oil.
Mix the sauce
Combine soy sauce, water, gochugaru, garlic, half the scallions, sesame oil, and sesame seeds in a clean bowl.
Time: 3 minutes
Look and feel: The sauce is evenly mixed.
Safety: Check soy sauce labels for wheat/gluten and sesame declarations.
Brown the first side
Heat oil over medium heat, add tofu in one layer, and cook without moving until golden underneath.
Time: 5 to 6 minutesTemperature: Medium heat
Look and feel: The underside is evenly golden and releases from the pan.
Safety: Lower tofu away from you and protect exposed skin from hot-oil splatter.
Turn and brown
Turn with a thin spatula and brown the second side.
Time: 4 to 5 minutesTemperature: Medium heat
Look and feel: Both broad sides are golden.
Safety: Turn gently to avoid splashing hot oil.
Braise briefly
Pour sauce around the tofu, cover partly, and simmer until the sauce reduces, spooning it over the slabs once.
Time: 5 to 7 minutesTemperature: Medium-low simmer
Look and feel: The tofu is steaming and a small amount of sauce clings to it.
Safety: Open the lid away from your face.
Finish and store
Top with remaining scallions, rest 5 minutes, and transfer to a clean dish.
Time: 5 minutesTemperature: Off heat
Look and feel: The sauce has settled into a glossy coating.
Safety: Refrigerate within 2 hours in a shallow covered container.
Storage, sourcing, and substitutions
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Allergens
- Soy
- Wheat / gluten
- Sesame
Contains soy, wheat/gluten, and sesame; verify labels and prevent cross-contact for any adaptation.
Make ahead and storage
Make ahead: Mix the sauce up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate; cook the tofu close to serving.
Storage: Cool promptly, refrigerate in a covered shallow container within 2 hours, and use within 4 days pending food-safety approval.
Reheating: Reheat gently in a covered skillet with a spoonful of water until steaming throughout.
Leftovers: Serve properly refrigerated leftovers with hot rice within the approved storage window.
Ingredient sourcing
- Choose firm tofu that is cold, sealed, and within its use-by date.
- Buy Korean gochugaru from a high-turnover market and refrigerate after opening.
Substitutions
- Use certified gluten-free tamari only after verifying every label.
- Use a milder quantity of gochugaru to reduce heat.
Questions this draft anticipates
Recipe FAQ
Do I need to press the tofu?
A brief drain and thorough surface drying are sufficient for this draft; test cooking must confirm texture.
Can I omit gochugaru?
Yes, but the flavor profile will be milder.
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