Soondubu-jang (Marinated Soft Tofu)
Soondubu-jang (Marinated Soft Tofu)
Ingredients
For the Soondubu-jang
- 3 packs soft tofu
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup Korean chives, chopped (or regular chives)
- as needed green chilies, chopped
- as needed red chilies, chopped
For the Sauce
- 3/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons gochugaru
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons water
For Serving
- as needed sesame oil
- as needed sesame seeds
- as needed warm rice
- as needed gim (roasted seaweed snacks)
- as needed lettuce, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, gochugaru, sugar, fish sauce, mirin, minced garlic, and water. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and all ingredients are well combined. This is your marinade.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Carefully place the soft tofu packs into an airtight container. You can gently slice the tofu into desired serving sizes if preferred, or leave them whole. Evenly distribute the chopped onion, Korean chives, and chopped green and red chilies over the tofu.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Pour the prepared marinade over the tofu and toppings, ensuring the tofu is well-covered. Cover the container tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, to allow the tofu to absorb the flavors.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
When ready to serve, remove the soondubu-jang from the refrigerator. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve alongside warm rice, gim, and optional fresh lettuce for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Soondubu-jang (Marinated Soft Tofu)
For the Soondubu-jang
- 3 packs soft tofu
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup Korean chives, chopped (or regular chives)
- as needed green chilies, chopped
- as needed red chilies, chopped
For the Sauce
- 3/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons gochugaru
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons water
For Serving
- as needed sesame oil
- as needed sesame seeds
- as needed warm rice
- as needed gim (roasted seaweed snacks)
- as needed lettuce, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, gochugaru, sugar, fish sauce, mirin, minced garlic, and water. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and all ingredients are well combined. This is your marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Carefully place the soft tofu packs into an airtight container. You can gently slice the tofu into desired serving sizes if preferred, or leave them whole. Evenly distribute the chopped onion, Korean chives, and chopped green and red chilies over the tofu.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Pour the prepared marinade over the tofu and toppings, ensuring the tofu is well-covered. Cover the container tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, to allow the tofu to absorb the flavors.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
When ready to serve, remove the soondubu-jang from the refrigerator. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve alongside warm rice, gim, and optional fresh lettuce for a complete and satisfying meal.