Dubu Buchim (Korean Tofu Dish)
Ingredients
1 Tsp minced garlic
1 Tsp minced ginger
1 Tbsp sugar
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
1/2 Tbsp gochugaru (or pepper flakes)Half a container of firm/ extra firm tofu
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 onion, chopped
Scallions for garnish
Slice the tofu into squares and sprinkle small amounts of cornstarch on them evenly
In a pan with oil, add the tofu squares and start heating
Once sizzling, leave it for 13 minutes on medium heat until golden brown
Prep the veggies and sauce in the meantime. Mix everything up
Flip over tofu, leave for another 5 minutes
Add some water into the pan, little at a time, then add the sauce (garlic, ginger, soysauce, sesame oil, sugar, and gochugaru) with onions
Keep on medium heat while stirring, until water is almost gone and the tofu is covered evenly with sauce.
Garnish with scallions, enjoy by itself, or with rice :)