Name: Spicy Braised Tofu
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: 1 14-oz. block firm or extra-firm tofu, drained; 3 Tbsp. soy sauce; 3 Tbsp. mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine); 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil; ¾ tsp. gochugaru (coarse Korean red pepper powder) or other mild red pepper flakes; 1 scallion; 2 Tbsp. grapeseed or vegetable oil, divided, plus more for drizzling; Kosher salt; 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 tsp. finely chopped peeled ginger; Toasted sesame seeds and cooked rice (for serving)

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Photo by Laura Murray, food styling by Susie Theodorou

“I never think twice about stocking up on a few packages of firm tofu,” says Christina Chaey. “On the night when I don’t want to spend more than 20 minutes on dinner, I whip up this riff on dubu jorim, a popular Korean side dish, and call it dinner. I pan-fry thick tofu slices in a skillet until golden, then quickly braise them in a salty-sweet-spicy soy sauce mixture until they’re steeped with flavor, ready for a simple side of rice and sautéed greens.”

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