Side dishe for 4
Korean Braised Tofu
Firm tofu browns in oil, then simmers with soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, sugar, and Korean pepper flakes.
$1.24for 4 servings
$0.31 per serving$1.24 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: koreanbapsang.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
KoreanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.24 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSoy sauceAsian sauces and pastesSugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 about 18-oz pack firm tofu
- 1 tbsp vegetable/canola oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp korean red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp sesame seed
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 scallions
Steps
- Slice the tofu into 1/2-inch pieces and pat them dry.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the tofu for 4 minutes per side.
- Mix the soy sauce, water, sesame oil, sugar, pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and garlic.
- Pour the sauce over the tofu and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Top with sliced scallions and serve warm.
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