Savory Pan-Fried Tofu with Scallion-Garlic Sauce
Savory Pan-Fried Tofu with Scallion-Garlic Sauce
Lunchbox Side Dish: Tofu Pan-Fried with Scallion-Garlic Sauce
While regular scallion sauce is delicious, the pungent and fresh flavor of young garlic, available only at this time of year, makes this sauce even more delightful. Enjoy a special meal with the perfect harmony of golden-brown, tender tofu and the refreshing zest of young garlic. This dish is excellent for lunchboxes or as a simple appetizer.
Main Ingredients- 1/3 block Firm Tofu (approx. 100-120g)
- 1 stalk Young Garlic (focus on the white stem part)
Sauce Ingredients- A little Perilla Oil (for frying tofu)
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Korean Soy Sauce (Guk-ganjang)
- 3 Tbsp Water
- 1/2 Tbsp Red Pepper Flakes (Gochugaru)
- 1/2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- A little Perilla Oil (for frying tofu)
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Korean Soy Sauce (Guk-ganjang)
- 3 Tbsp Water
- 1/2 Tbsp Red Pepper Flakes (Gochugaru)
- 1/2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the tofu and young garlic for the dish. Wash the young garlic thoroughly, separating the green leaves from the white stem. It’s crucial to rinse them meticulously, as soil can get trapped between the leaves.
Step 2
Finely mince the washed young garlic. Mince them not too coarsely to preserve their fresh, pungent aroma.
Step 3
In a bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients and mix well with a spoon to create the sauce. Blend the soy sauce, Korean soy sauce, water, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil in a balanced ratio. You can adjust the seasoning to your preference.
Step 4
Lightly grease a preheated pan with a small amount of perilla oil to ensure the tofu fries beautifully without burning. The nutty flavor of perilla oil will enhance the tofu’s taste.
Step 5
Cut the prepared tofu into bite-sized pieces and place them in the pan. Pan-fry over medium-low heat until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Frying until the surface is slightly crisp will make it even more delicious.
Step 6
Spoon a moderate amount of the freshly made young garlic sauce over the pan-fried tofu. You can serve it immediately after adding the sauce, or cook it slightly longer to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Enjoy your delicious pan-fried tofu with young garlic sauce!
