Korean Dubu Jorim with Sesame Steamed Cabbage and Rice
This Korean classic transforms affordable firm tofu and seasonal cabbage into an umami-packed feast without breaking the bank. The tofu slices are browned until crispy before simmering in a flavorful garlic and chili soy sauce, served with tender steamed cabbage. A super quick, protein-rich, and budget-friendly weeknight dinner for the whole family!
In short
Korean Dubu Jorim with Sesame Steamed Cabbage and Rice takes about 25 minutes (10 min prep, 15 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 13 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Firm tofu800 g
- Cornstarch or potato starch3 tbsp
- Neutral cooking oil3 tbsp
- Green cabbage or pointed cabbage0.5 pcs
- Spring onions4 pcs
- Garlic3 cloves
- Soy sauce5 tbsp
- Water1 dl
- Chili flakes or gochugaru1 tsp
- Sugar or honey1.5 tsp
- Toasted sesame oil2 tsp
- Sesame seeds1 tbsp
- Jasmine rice or short-grain rice350 g
Instructions
- 1
Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Thoroughly pat the blocks of tofu dry with paper towels and cut them into slices about 1 cm thick. Lightly coat the slices in cornstarch.
- 2
Finely mince the garlic and thinly slice the spring onions. Whisk together the soy sauce, water, chili flakes, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and half of the spring onions in a bowl.
- 3
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the tofu slices for about 3–4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy along the edges.
- 4
Pour the prepared sauce over the fried tofu slices in the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for 3–5 minutes, spooning the sauce over the pieces until it has thickened and glazed the tofu.
- 5
Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces and steam or stir-fry it briefly for 3 minutes with a couple of drops of sesame oil and a pinch of salt. Serve the tofu over freshly cooked rice and steamed cabbage, topped with the remaining spring onions and sesame seeds.
Questions and answers
How long does Korean Dubu Jorim with Sesame Steamed Cabbage and Rice take?
About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes prep and 15 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 13 ingredients: Firm tofu, Cornstarch or potato starch, Neutral cooking oil, Green cabbage or pointed cabbage, Spring onions, Garlic …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
