Name: Dubu Jorim (Braised Tofu)
Yield: Serves 2 or 3
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 tsp kosher salt; ½ cup [150 g] chopped napa cabbage kimchi; ½ medium yellow onion, sliced; ¼ cup [60 g] chili crisp; 1 Tbsp neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola; ¾ cup [36 g] chopped green onions (about 4); 1½ tsp gochujang; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 lb [455 g] firm tofu; 1 Tbsp miso; 1½ tsp granulated sugar; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 Tbsp fish sauce (see Note); Cooked rice, for serving; 2 Tbsp napa cabbage kimchi juice; 1 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp mirin

Preparation info

Serves
2 or 3

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Chili Crisp

By James Park

Published 2023

About

Tofu is such a versatile ingredient to cook. You can deep-fry or sauté it and even eat it raw. One of my favorite tofu dishes is dubu jorim, Korean braised tofu in a gochujang-forward sauce. Inspired by that dish’s techniques and flavors, I let the savory qualities of chili crisp shine in this version. Kimchi adds a slight tang, as well as another layer of heat. Be sure to use firm or extra-firm tofu for this dish so that the tofu planks can hold their shape while braising. The final result