Dubu Jeon (Korean Pan-Fried Tofu)

Pan-fried tofu slices are topped with a spicy soy and sesame sauce in this easy Korean recipe, dubu jeon, that makes for a great side dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 21 mins
• Calories: 195 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 green onions, chopped
• ½ teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• ½ teaspoon Korean red pepper powder
• 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 pinch Korean red pepper flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season tofu with salt.

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add tofu in a single layer; cook until golden brown and easily released from the bottom of the skillet, about 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until golden brown on the second side, about 3 minutes more.

Step 3

Mix soy sauce, green onions, water, sesame seeds, sesame oil, red pepper powder, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Spread over the cooked tofu. Garnish with red pepper flakes.