I don’t like tofu (Dubu in Korean) on its own, but I really like it when it is cooked with something else, like Tofu Soybean Paste Stew (Dubu Doenjangjjigae in Korean) or this meal, soy sauce boiled tofu. Tofu is a really cheap, healthy meal, and is suitable in lots of food. This side dish is especially really easy to make.
Ingredients for 2-3 person side dish
(Expected prep time: 2 minutes , cooking time: 4 minutes )
- Tofu 280 g
- 1/2 stalk of a spring onion
- Olive oil 15 ml
For sauce (mix these in a bowl)
- Soy sauce (Ganjang in Korean) – 3 tsp
- Sugar – 1 tsp (I used dark brown sugar)
- Garlic – 1/4 tsp
- Sesame oil – 1/4 tsp
- 1 green chili
Prep
- Cut the tofu into pieces.
- Take the seeds out from the chili and thin slice it.
- Thin slice the spring onion.
Cooking
1. Put some oil into the pan.
2. Add the tofu. Pan fry it both sides.
3. Turn the heat down to low heat, add the sauce and spring onion, then simmer it. (turn the tofu over half way)
4. When 80% of the sauce disappears, serve it on the plate, then pour out the rest of the sauce on the tofu.
Although it contains chili, the actual dish isn’t spicy.
[...] Soy Sauce Boiled Tofu This is a recipe I began making in Korea. It’s only the tofu, but it’s easy and tastes delicious. [...]
It’s the first time I’ve ever cooked tofu and it was a great success.
Thanks for the recipe. It was DEEEEEEEEELICIOUS!!!!
Just a little correction: Put some oil into the fan. (pan?)
looking forward 2 your tofu posts. my boyfriend grew up vegan and i grew up with a crazy meat-loving korean mom, so the few korean vegetarian recipies i know, we’ve already eaten them already
[...] To go with it, I also followed Sue’s recipe for dubu jolim (simmered tofu, above), and it was delicious. David even ate several pieces, and he doesn’t really like tofu. I do, but I’ve never had it served in a way that still let’s it taste like tofu—but with flavor. It’s also really simple to make. I think I’ll probably make this again and just serve it with some side dishes and rice for a simple, light meal. I thought we’d have leftovers, but we ended up eating all of it in one sitting. A whole package of tofu. I mean, we are talking about sautéed bean curd here, so you know the recipe is good! [...]
Hi Mika,
I am really glad to hear that your mom loves it so much.
I have more recipes for tofu, I will make some, as you requested, next week some time.
I made this 2 times already. My mom loves it. She wants me to make it again tomorrow.
Do you have any more receipes for tofu? thanks.
Hi Sandra,
Are you Korean? I didn’t know about that. You must be very excited about having Korean meals soon. Have a good time with your mother.
Hi Beloved,
I wonder whether you liked this meal or not. It wasn’t quite salty enough for Korean’s tastes, which is me by the way
Though Michael said he really liked it. But the thing is he always says so. I really hope you liked it. 
I have been wondering what side dishes I’ll cook today and I just bought tofu yesterday so this is perfect!!! I actually have a few recipes for “Korean” tofu but I don’t have this one and I wondered how to make it.
Oh, this looks good and easy. I want to try it, but I am leaving soon to visit my mother
She will be making tons of Korean food for me, so I’ll make it when I get back.