Dubu Duruchigi

About the dish

Dubu duruchigi is pan-seared tofu simmered down with a spicy seasoning and vegetables until the sauce barely covers it. Sharp and satisfying, it is a beloved local dish of the Chungcheong region.

Key ingredient

Tofu (dubu) — soy protein at its most digestible, a quality protein food; isoflavones help ease menopausal symptoms and support bone health, and it is low-calorie and high-protein. Available year-round, famously from Gangneung (Chodang).

Ingredients

Main: tofu, pork, onion, summer squash (aehobak), scallion, garlic chives · Seasoning: gochujang, red-pepper powder, minced garlic, soy sauce

Simple recipe

1. Cut the tofu into thick slices and sear until golden.
2. Make a sauce of red-pepper powder, gochujang and minced garlic.
3. Stir-fry the onion and scallion, then add the sauce.
4. Add the tofu and simmer until the sauce reduces.
5. Top with perilla leaves and minari to serve.

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