Posted on Wed 12th January 2022

Braised Chilli Tofu

This Korean-style braised tofu recipe is the perfect winter warmer!

Cuisine

Korean

Time

35 mins

Servings

2 people

Ingredients

300g fresh firm tofu
2 spring onions
2 cloves garlic
1-2 ladles fresh vegetable stock

The Braising Liquid

1 tbsp Korean chilli powder (gochugaru)
1 ½ tbsp light soy sauce or gluten-free soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
½ tsp salt

Method

Preparation

Slice the tofu into ½cm thick slices. Then roughly chop the spring onions and garlic.

Mix the ‘The Braising Liquid’ ingredients together in a ramekin.

Cooking

Heat 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil in a frying pan to a medium heat and fry the tofu slices for 2-3 minutes on both sides until golden brown.

Heat ½tbsp vegetable oil in a saucepan to a medium heat and add the spring onions and garlic, sear for 30 seconds to a minute. Then add ‘The Braising Liquid’ and allow it to bubble up before adding the vegetable stock. Pour the stock in and bring to a boil, then add the fried tofu, cover with a lid, and turn the heat down to simmer for 5-10 minutes. Lift the lid and continue to simmer for a further 5-10 minutes. Enjoy with steamed rice or on it's own.