Korean Steamed Spicy Soft Tofu Banchan
Korean Steamed Soft Tofu Banchan, Soondubu Jjim 순두부찜, presents a warm, soft, tofu in a spicy salty sauce that end up creating a broth from the residual tofu broth. This banchan dish is best served during the winter where a warm and spicy side dish is always welcome.
Korean Spicy Soft Tofu banchan
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Soondubu Jjim 순두부찜
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: banchan, jjim
Servings: 4
Calories: 100 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tube soft tofu (sundubu)
Spicy Sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar or rice syrup
- 1 tbsp Korean hot pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 green onion chopped
Instructions
Bring a small pot of water to boil.
Cut the soft tofu tube in half and place in boiling water.
Cook for 5 minutes.
Remove tofu to a serving dish.
Mix sauce ingredients and spoon over top the tofu.
Serve as Banchan!
I love this dish! I’ve always wondered what went into the sauce. Could we use the soy sauce for other dishes too?