Ingredients

• 1 block firm tofu (about 300 g)
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• Optional: 1 to 2 thin slices onion for the pan

Instructions

1. Pat the tofu dry and cut it into 1 to 1.5 cm thick rectangular pieces.
2. Mix the soy sauce, gochugaru, sugar, scallion, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and water in a small bowl.
3. Heat the oil in a wide skillet over medium heat and pan-fry the tofu until the bottom is lightly golden, then flip once.
4. Pour the sauce around and over the tofu, then bring it to a gentle simmer.
5. Reduce the heat and braise until the sauce has mostly reduced and lightly coats the tofu, spooning the sauce over the tofu occasionally.
6. Serve warm with rice.