# Dubu jorim (from Maangchi)

Video: [Spicy braised tofu (Dubu-jorim: 두부조림)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob2CYmTx9PM) by [Maangchi](https://www.youtube.com/@Maangchi).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$1.55 per serving, ~$4.66 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$18.45* per serving (92%) vs ordering out (~$20.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate at ~$20, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 package firm tofu
- 3 tbsp grape seed oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp hot pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup onion
- some green onion _(amount estimated)_
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- some toasted sesame seeds _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob2CYmTx9PM&t=32s) Rinse the tofu block with water and pat dry with paper towels.
2. [0:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob2CYmTx9PM&t=36s) Slice the tofu into quarter-inch thick pieces.
3. [1:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob2CYmTx9PM&t=83s) Heat oil in a frying pan over high heat and arrange tofu pieces in the pan.
4. [2:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob2CYmTx9PM&t=129s) Pan-fry the tofu over high heat until the bottom is crispy and golden brown, then flip.
5. [2:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob2CYmTx9PM&t=137s) Mix soy sauce, salt, sugar, hot pepper flakes, and water in a bowl to make the sauce.
6. [2:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob2CYmTx9PM&t=155s) Mince garlic and chop onion.
7. [4:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob2CYmTx9PM&t=249s) Chop green onions, reserving some for garnish.
8. [4:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob2CYmTx9PM&t=261s) Remove the fried tofu from the pan once both sides are crispy.
9. [5:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob2CYmTx9PM&t=337s) Heat remaining oil in a pan and stir-fry minced garlic, chopped onion, and chopped green onion.
10. [6:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob2CYmTx9PM&t=374s) Pour the sauce into the pan with aromatics and let it bubble to reduce.
11. [6:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob2CYmTx9PM&t=386s) Add the fried tofu pieces into the reducing sauce and stir well.
12. [6:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob2CYmTx9PM&t=396s) Drizzle sesame oil over the tofu and turn off the heat.
13. [7:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob2CYmTx9PM&t=430s) Garnish the dish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onion.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- paper towels
- frying pan
- spatula
- mixing bowl
- gas burner

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- totalMin
- exact weights for green onion and toasted sesame seeds

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