Yield: 2 Servings
Short Korean Lesson
- Kong (콩) = Bean
- DuBu (두부) = Tofu
Video Instructions
Main Ingredients
- 1 Pack Firm Tofu
- 2½-3 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Red Pepper Powder
- ½ Tbsp Minced Garlic
- ½ Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- Some Green Onion (to garnish)
Directions
Cut the tofu into 1 x 1.5 inch pieces.
In a bowl, combine 2½ to 3 Tbsp of soy sauce (depending on your taste), 2 Tbsp of red pepper powder, ½ Tbsp of minced garlic, ½ Tbsp of sesame oil, 1 tsp of sesame seeds, and 1 Tbsp of sugar.
Mix everything together.
Add some oil in a nonstick pan and then place the tofu pieces in it.
Fry the tofu pieces until they become golden brown.
Put the fried tofu on a plate, and pour some sauce on top followed by some chopped green onions. Enjoy! 😀
I remember my cousin and I bought this at a Korean supermarket. It was really good. Now that I know the ingredients, I shall go make it. 😀 Thank you.
Hi, yxyooj
^^ Nice to meet you !!! hehe~~~~ yep~~ try this someday. thanks 😀
got the sidedish recipe,thanks again, iM being addicted eating korean food…
Hi, ongfoodie45
hehe..I hope you enjoy it !!!
Thanks !!! 🙂
it’s good to be addicted to Korean food. =P
Hi! Congrats on your Pregnancy!
How do I ask for Firm or Extra Firm Tofu in Korean language?? I find tofu in the supermarkets, but I do not know if they are firm or soft ones. I dont know Hangul.So plz help!
Hi, San
Thank you for your congratulations..
I think I already answered to your question on youtube..right ? 🙂 Have a great weekend !!!
My friends and I really like this dish. I’ve made it twice already … the first time I used too much soy sauce and it was too salty 🙁
I have seen another fried tofu banchan in the Korean supermarkets (pre-made) but it doesn’t have red pepper paste but more red pepper powder. Is that the same?
Hi, crzycpl
wow.. you already tried twice ??? Thank you !!! hehe.. the one I posted doesn’t have red pepper paste either.. I don’t know exactly what you saw..but I guess…it’s similar with mine.. just have more red pepper powder in it ?? ^^ maybe not..hehe
when i was still a kid, i went to this korean bbq restaurant which served a very flavourable tasty tofu side dish. it was dry without sauce or chilli. it’s just in its tofu color, which is white. will you teach me how to make it please? i really miss this side dish alot, thanks alot!!!
Hi, chen
I tried to guess what you were talking about…but sorry..I can’t guess what you want…. How it looks like.. (color..or ingredients…) .. how it tastes like… ?? thanks !!!!
The sauce is delicious! It tastes good with other things too! I even put them on dumplings earlier today… Thank you. 🙂
Hi, Chris
Haha… exactly.. you are right.. the sauce is good for other things.. like.. on top of fried fish… (just salted fish..and fry it on the pan with oil.. ) or… boiled cabbage… wrap the cabbage with this sauce and rice.. yum~~~ hehe..thanks 🙂
Thanks, Aeri, the tofu looks exactly like the one you made here. in square, in its tofu color, ie white, but without sauce or chilli. but they tasted full of flavour, may be they were boiled in soup or broth before serving?! i can’t tell as it’s soooo many years ago. thank you!
Hi, chen
Oops~~~ still no clue @,@ All I can think is.. they served the steamed tofu with fried kimchi and pork ??? we have that kind of food… sorry for poor answer. 😥
Hi Aeri! I found your website as I was searching for Korean recipes online and I visit your site whenever I wanna know how to make a Korean dish. I find your website really helpful & I seriously admire your cooking skills~ 🙂
Just wondering, how is this dish differently made from 두부조림? can i just use the same sauce?
Hi Jamie,
Nice to meet you !!!
aha.. 두부조림.. almost similar sauce..but can be a little different too.. the 두부조림 will have some broth for cooking..and.. usually it will not have hot pepper powder.. I will post it someday. thanks 🙂
heyy aeris!!
i made this recipe the other day for my boyfriend and he LOVES it! he told me to keep making it because its soo delicious! so thank you so much for sharing 🙂
Hi kimm,
haha.. good job !!! 🙂 Thanks for trying my recipe for your boyfriend.
Aeri,
Thanks for this recipe. Tried it tonight and had guests for dinner. Everyone loved it!
Hi Wakkun,
GOOD JOB !! thanks 🙂
I love how versatile tofu is and different ways of cooking it, fried or deep fried probably tastes the best.
I have been looking for great tofu recipes and this one sounds delicious. I am working on creating a site full of just tofu recipes at http://www.tastytofurecipes.com
I have added your site to my rss feed and will be back to check it out often!
C ya!
hi Chris Buford,
tofu recipes site.. sounds interesting. 🙂
thanks..
Hi Aeri, I have tried this recipe. My family and I love it. Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
This was the first ‘korean’ recipe I ever tried and it was great. I was a bit afraid it would be too spicy for me as I can’t really andle spicy food well, but this was perfect. And, I think I may have convinced some of my family members that Tofu isn’t a bad thing! Thank you for all your great recipes and hints!
Hi Mrs. Aeri Lee,
I’ll try to make pan fried tofu in spicy sauce (the one that Maangchi called it)
1. Drain the tofu out of the box and then rinse it once.
2. Dry it with a paper towel but if it’s still wet, check it with a paper towel and dry it off
3. Divide the tofu in half and cut it into finger (pointy) sized pieces and then put it in the big plate so leave it while it’s drying
4. Prepare the sauce ingredients for pan fried tofu with spicy sauce.
a. two teaspoons of hot pepper powder, sugar and sesame oil
b. two tablespoons of soy sauce
c. one tablespoon of minced garlic
d. two teaspoons of sesame seeds
Tip: two chopped green onions are included (Maangchi method)
e. mix them together until it’ll turn it into the liquid texture
5. Add the oil in a pan and put it into medium or medium high heat to make it easier to turn them into golden brown
6. Turn over each side for seven minutes until they become golden brown
7. Turn off the heat and let it cool off but after that transfer it into a plate
8. Spoon over the sauce evenly and then bon appetit.
Have a great blessed day,
Joshua Sung Hwan Jun
Hi Mrs. Aeri Lee,
I send you the easiest way to make fried tofu in the spicy sauce please reply me back. I used Maangchi method to make it easier.
Many blessings,
Joshua Sung Hwan Jun
hi Joshua Sung Hwan Jun,
Yes, I saw it. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I don’t know why it took me so long to search for this recipe, but I’m so grateful to Aeri for it! It’s not complicated at all and it’s truly one of the best online recipes I’ve tried. Very, very good! I’ve used this sauce on eggplant and zucchini–delicious, plus I’m eating more vegetables! I can adjust the ingredients, such as adding a little fish sauce and ginger, or make it as written and it comes out with the best flavor every time. And Aeri’s instructions are excellent.
hi Pam,
You made me very happy with your comments about this recipe. Thank you very much. 🙂 I always love to hear feedback from people how people liked my recipes after they tried them..
I love this recipe! It is even easier if you air fry the tofu squares.
hi Katharine,
I’m glad you liked this recipe. Thank you. 🙂