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Dubu Buchim Salad

Warm pan-fried tofu served over crisp greens tossed with a garlic, soy, and sesame dressing.

25 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

KoreanSaladStovetopVegetarianVeganHigh ProteinLow CarbKosher-styleDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 14 oz firm tofu, sliced
  • 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tsp Korean chili flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens, washed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Press 14 oz sliced firm tofu with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 2 tsp Korean chili flakes, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 stalks thinly sliced scallions, and 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds in a bowl to make the dressing.

  3. 3

    Heat 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Add 14 oz sliced firm tofu and fry for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

  5. 5

    Arrange 4 cups washed mixed salad greens on a serving plate, top with warm tofu, and drizzle with the dressing.

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Questions

What is Dubu Buchim Salad?

Warm pan-fried tofu served over crisp greens tossed with a garlic, soy, and sesame dressing. This reference files it under Korean salad: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

Do I have to press the tofu for Dubu Buchim Salad?

Step 1 reads: "Press 14 oz sliced firm tofu with paper towels to remove excess moisture." Yes, if you want it to brown. Step 1 squeezes out water that would otherwise steam the surface and dilute the sauce.

Is there a substitute for gochugaru in Dubu Buchim Salad?

The entry for Dubu Buchim Salad calls for 2 tsp Korean chili flakes. In its place: Use half as much crushed red pepper flakes, or sweet paprika with a pinch of cayenne. Gochugaru is milder and fruitier than standard flakes, so go by taste.

Can I use a different firmness of tofu instead of tofu in Dubu Buchim Salad?

Go firmer, not softer. Extra-firm stands in for firm anywhere; anything softer breaks up when it is fried or stirred. Press it for 15 minutes either way. As written, the entry for Dubu Buchim Salad uses 14 oz firm tofu, sliced.

Can I make Dubu Buchim Salad less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Dubu Buchim Salad comes from 2 tsp Korean chili flakes. For a milder plate, halve the chili flakes; nothing else in the method changes.

Does Dubu Buchim Salad contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil and 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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