Delicious Braised Tofu with Baek Jong Won’s All-Purpose Sauce
Delicious Braised Tofu with Baek Jong Won’s All-Purpose Sauce
Baek Jong Won’s All-Purpose Sauce Recipe: A Flavorful Side Dish, Braised Tofu
Introducing a fantastic braised tofu recipe that anyone can easily make using Chef Baek Jong Won’s magical all-purpose sauce. This sauce isn’t just for braised tofu; it’s versatile for various dishes and makes an excellent home-style side dish. Experience the deep flavor profile where tender tofu meets savory meat textures and harmonious seasoning!
All-Purpose Sauce Ingredients- 6 cups Soy Sauce
- 1 cup Sugar
- 3 cups Ground Pork
Braised Tofu Ingredients- 1 block Firm Tofu
- 1/2 cup Scallions (chopped)
- 2 Chili Peppers (e.g., Korean green chili or red chili, chopped)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Coarse Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1/2 Tbsp Fine Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 ladle All-Purpose Sauce
- 1 ladle Water
- 1 block Firm Tofu
- 1/2 cup Scallions (chopped)
- 2 Chili Peppers (e.g., Korean green chili or red chili, chopped)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Coarse Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1/2 Tbsp Fine Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 ladle All-Purpose Sauce
- 1 ladle Water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make Chef Baek Jong Won’s signature all-purpose sauce. In a wide pot, combine 6 cups of soy sauce, 1 cup of sugar, and 3 cups of ground pork all at once. Bring it to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for a bit to complete the basic all-purpose sauce. This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator and used for various dishes.
Step 2
Now, let’s start braising the tofu. Slice the tofu into bite-sized pieces and arrange them in a wide pot or pan. Sprinkle the pre-chopped scallions and chili peppers evenly over the tofu. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of coarse gochugaru, and 1/2 tablespoon of fine gochugaru. Pour in 1 ladle of the prepared all-purpose sauce and 1 ladle of water.
Step 3
Now, place the pot over medium-low heat to braise the tofu. Once the sauce starts bubbling, let it simmer gently over low heat so the seasoning seeps well into the tofu. To prevent the tofu from breaking, gently flip the pieces or shake the pot to ensure the sauce coats them evenly. Continue to braise until the tofu is beautifully colored and the sauce has reduced to a simmer.
Step 4
Once the braised tofu is ready, serve it in a bowl with the savory sauce. It looks very appetizing! This dish is so delicious that you can even mix the slightly thickened sauce with rice. The tofu will be packed with flavor, offering a savory taste with every bite. The added richness from the ground pork elevates it beyond a regular braised tofu, providing a truly deep flavor experience. It’s a perfect homemade side dish!
