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OB Bear, koreatown restaurant - kimchi tofu
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5 from 2 votes

Kimchi Tofu Recipe

Makes 1 block of marinated tofu, enough for 2 as a light meal or snack
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: asian, korean
Keyword: cafe food, kimchi, tofu
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 14-ounce package of tofu medium firm or firm
  • avocado oil or other neutral oil for cooking

Silken Tofu Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 2 cups cabbage kimchi, very ripe
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru or other hot chile flakes
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Prep the Tofu

  • Drain the tofu over the sink. Slice tofu, dab gently with paper towels to soak up excess liquid.
  • Heat frying pan and drizzle with avocado oil. Fry tofu slices until heated through and just barely golden brown.
  • Transfer tofu to plate. Wipe out pan.

Cook Kimchi and Serve

  • In the same pan, heat oil over medium-high, add garlic, and cook until fragrant. Add kimchi to pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until edges of kimchi become translucent and begin to caramelize. Add gochugaru and tamari and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
  • Transfer kimchi to plate with tofu. Drizzle tofu and kimchi with sesame oil. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
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