두부조림
엄마의집밥 builds the sauce first, pours it into the pot, and arranges the tofu on top so the pieces braise from the bottom up.
두부조림 pulls its flavor almost entirely from the sauce mixed before the pan even heats up. In Korean home cooking, the dish functions as a banchan, one of the small plates set alongside rice and soup at an everyday meal. 엄마의집밥 combines gochugaru, soy sauce, perilla oil, garlic, and onion into a single sauce, then pours it directly into the pot with the tofu arranged on top, so the pieces braise in the liquid rather than being coated after cooking.
What you'll need
Serves 2 · Estimated — adjust if needed
- 550g / 1.2 lb두부Tofu550g / 1.2 lbTofu두부
- 1 stalk파Green onion1 stalkGreen onion파
- ½ medium양파Onion½ mediumOnion양파
- 3 tbsp / 20g고춧가루Red chili powder3 tbsp / 20gRed chili powder고춧가루
- 3 tbsp / 24g간장Korean soy sauce3 tbsp / 24gKorean soy sauce간장
- 1 tbsp / 12g맛술Sweet soy sauce1 tbsp / 12gSweet soy sauce맛술
- 2 tbsp / 15g들기름Perilla oil2 tbsp / 15gPerilla oil들기름
- 1 tbsp / 16g다진 마늘Garlic, minced1 tbsp / 16gGarlic, minced다진 마늘
- ½ tbsp참깨Sesame seeds½ tbspSesame seeds참깨
- 150 ml / 5 fl oz물Water150 ml / 5 fl ozWater물
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- Step 101Step 01 / 05
Prepare and cut tofu
두부 자르기Cut the tofu into thick pieces, about ¾ inch (2 cm) each.
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Chop aromatics
양념 준비하기Chop the onion and green onion (separate whites from greens). Mince the garlic if using fresh.
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Make braising sauce
양념장 만들기In a bowl, combine the red chili powder, Korean soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, perilla oil, minced garlic, chopped onion, green onion whites, and water. Mix well until the sauce is smooth and evenly combined.
Timer · 3 minIn the app · Timer3 min - Step 404Step 04 / 05
Boil tofu in sauce
두부 조리기Pour the sauce into a pot or shallow braising pan. Arrange the tofu pieces on top and pour the remaining sauce over them. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer until the tofu is heated through and the sauce slightly reduces, about 5–7 minutes.
Timer · 7 minIn the app · Timer7 min - Step 505Step 05 / 05
Garnish and serve
담기Transfer the braised tofu and sauce to a serving bowl. Top with sesame seeds and green onion greens.
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