Korean-Inspired Sautéed Tofu Recipe

Name: Korean-Inspired Sautéed Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine); 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, divided; 1 (14-ounce) package water-packed soft tofu, drained; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 ounce fresh ginger, peeled and julienne-cut; 3 tablespoons diagonally sliced green onions; 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, divided
1 (14-ounce) package water-packed soft tofu, drained
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 ounce fresh ginger, peeled and julienne-cut
3 tablespoons diagonally sliced green onions
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

1
Combine vinegar, mirin, soy sauce, sesame oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk.
2
Cut tofu crosswise into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices. Arrange tofu on several layers of paper towels. Top with several more layers of paper towels; top with a cast-iron skillet or other heavy pan. Let stand 30 minutes. Remove tofu from paper towels. Cut tofu into (1-inch) cubes. Sprinkle tofu with remaining 1/8 teaspoon red pepper.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu to pan; saute 8 minutes or until crisp, carefully turning to brown on all sides. Remove tofu from pan; keep warm. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil in pan. Add ginger and green onions to pan; saute 30 seconds. Add garlic to pan; saute 30 seconds or just until golden. Add ginger mixture to vinegar mixture; stir well. Pour vinegar mixture over tofu; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and sesame seeds.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine), 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Korean-Inspired Sautéed Tofu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Korean-Inspired Sautéed Tofu

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