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Cut the firm tofu into bite-sized cubes and place them on a paper towel for 10 minutes to remove moisture.
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Kkanpung Tofu (Spicy Garlic Tofu)
Kkanpung tofu made with firm tofu and various vegetables. It can be enjoyed as a delicious and healthy side dish when cooked with a simple sauce.
KoreanSide Dish
⏱️ 10 min total📝 10 steps
What You'll Need
Minced garlic½ tbsp
Firm tofu1 block (400g)
Green onion1/3 stalk
Cheongyang chili pepper1
Red chili pepper1
Oyster mushrooms70g
Cooking oilas needed
Saltas needed
Raw sugar2 tbsp
Dark soy sauce1 tbsp
Regular vinegar2 tbsp
Cooking wine1 tbsp
Water2 tbsp
Oyster sauce½ tbsp
Instructions
2
Finely chop the green onion, and slice the Cheongyang chili pepper and red chili pepper without removing the seeds.
3
Cut the oyster mushrooms into pieces the same size as the tofu.
4
To make the sauce, mix the raw sugar, dark soy sauce, regular vinegar, cooking wine, water, and oyster sauce well.
5
Lightly coat the dried tofu with starch powder on all sides.
6
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat and pan-fry the tofu until golden brown.
7
Remove the fried tofu and stir-fry the oyster mushrooms in the remaining oil to remove moisture.
8
Add the minced garlic to the pan and stir-fry over medium heat to release the aroma, then add the prepared sauce and bring to a boil.
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Once it boils, add the fried tofu and stir-fried mushrooms, and cook over medium heat while stirring to let the flavors absorb.
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Finally, add the sliced Cheongyang and red chili peppers, toss well, and finish.