🇰🇵 North Korean Cuisine

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Tofu Rice Bowl

Prep Time 20 min

Servings 2

Difficulty Easy

Calories 404 kcal

A hearty North Korean comfort dish of crispy pan-fried tofu served over steamed rice with a savory soy-sesame sauce, pickled vegetables, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Ingredients

400g firm tofu, sliced 1cm thick
2 cups cooked short-grain rice
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green onion, sliced
1 tsp gochugaru
1 tsp sugar
50g pickled radish
Sesame seeds
Salt to taste

Instructions

1 Press tofu slices between towels for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
2 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry tofu slices for 3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
3 Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, gochugaru, and sugar into a sauce.
4 Place steamed rice in bowls. Arrange crispy tofu slices on top.
5 Drizzle sauce over the tofu and rice. Garnish with green onion, sesame seeds, and pickled radish.

Did You Know?

Tofu production in the northern regions of Korea has centuries of tradition, with villages historically known for their distinctive tofu-making techniques passed down through generations.