Dubu Jorim

Nutrition · per serving

Steps

1. 1

   Pat the tofu dry well with paper towel, then slice it into 8 even rectangles about 1.5 cm thick. Thinly slice the scallions and finely chop the garlic. Good drying helps the tofu brown faster and keeps the sauce from becoming watery.

   400 g firm tofu40 g scallions12 g garlic
2. 2

   In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, water, gochugaru, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, rice vinegar, and erythritol until combined.

   30 ml soy sauce90 ml water8 g gochugaru10 ml sesame oil6 g toasted sesame seeds5 ml rice vinegar4 g erythritol
3. 3

   Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the neutral oil, then lay in the tofu slices in a single layer. Pan-fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until lightly golden; turn carefully so the slices stay intact.

   10 ml neutral oil400 g firm tofu
4. 4

   Lower the heat to medium. Scatter the garlic and about three-quarters of the scallions around and over the tofu, then pour in the braising sauce. Spoon some sauce over the tofu so the seasoning starts to absorb evenly.

   12 g garlic40 g scallions30 ml soy sauce90 ml water8 g gochugaru10 ml sesame oil6 g toasted sesame seeds5 ml rice vinegar4 g erythritol400 g firm tofu
5. 5

   Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, occasionally spooning the sauce over the tofu, until the liquid reduces to a glossy, shallow sauce and the tofu is well seasoned. If the pan dries too quickly, add a splash of water; if it looks thin, simmer 1 minute more.

   400 g firm tofu90 ml water
6. 6

   Transfer to plates, spoon the remaining sauce over the tofu, and finish with the reserved scallions. Serve hot with low-carb side dishes such as cucumber salad or sautéed greens.

   40 g scallions400 g firm tofu

Origin & History

Dubu Jorim is a classic Korean home-style side dish made by gently braising tofu in a savory, spicy soy-based sauce. It is especially common in everyday banchan spreads, where simple ingredients are transformed into deeply flavored dishes. The recipe varies by household, but garlic, soy sauce, scallion, and chili are among its most familiar seasonings.