Main ingredients 🥩
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Jung Ho-young's Tofu Jjagglie
A budget-friendly, high-value side dish that guarantees two bowls of rice—savor the rich, savory pork stir-fried in green onion oil, simmered with tofu and a special seasoning sauce.
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Those who want to serve a generous, restaurant-quality Korean side dish at minimal cost
- ⭐ People seeking a spicy, savory stew that pairs perfectly with plain white rice when appetite is low
Ingredients needed 🛒3 servings
- tofu 1 block (550g)
- minced pork 100g
- scallion 1 stalk
- onion 0.5 medium
- green chili peppers 3
- mirin 1 tablespoon
- sugar 1 tablespoon
- minced garlic 1 tablespoon
- soy sauce 3 tablespoons
- oyster sauce 1 tablespoon
- kangjang 1 tablespoon
- minced ginger 0.5 teaspoon
- red pepper powder 3 teaspoons
- gochujang 1 tablespoon
- water 600ml
- vegetable oil as needed
Recipe 🍳
- Wipe the surface of the tofu lightly with a kitchen towel to remove moisture, then cut into thick slices about 1 cm thick, ideal for serving over rice.
- In a bowl, combine mirin 1 tablespoon, sugar 1 tablespoon, minced garlic 1 tablespoon, soy sauce 3 tablespoons, oyster sauce 1 tablespoon, kongjang 1 tablespoon, minced ginger 0.5 teaspoon, red pepper powder 3 teaspoons, and gochujang 1 tablespoon. Mix well to make the seasoning sauce.
- Chop the white parts of the scallion finely and slice the green parts diagonally. Slice the onion and chop the green chili peppers finely.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot or deep skillet. Add the chopped white parts of the scallion and sauté over low heat, stirring gently to avoid burning, to extract the green onion oil.
- When the aroma of scallion fills the air, add the minced pork and break it apart with a spoon, cooking until evenly browned and fragrant. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Lightly clean the pan, add a small amount of oil, then place the sliced tofu in the pan and sear one side until golden brown.
- Place the cooked pork, sliced onion, and chopped green chili peppers evenly over the seared tofu.
- Pour in the prepared seasoning sauce and 600ml of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the broth reduces to a desirable consistency and the flavors fully penetrate the tofu.
- Finally, sprinkle the sliced green parts of the scallion on top and gently simmer for a moment to finish.
- Cut tofu and vegetables to size, and mix all seasoning ingredients together to prepare the jjagglie sauce.
- Sauté minced pork in green onion oil until crisp and fragrant, and pan-sear the tofu on one side until golden.
- Layer the pork, vegetables, seasoning sauce, and water on the tofu, then simmer until the broth thickens and coats the ingredients perfectly.
Cooking tips 💡
- Pre-searing one side of the tofu in oil prevents it from breaking during cooking while keeping the inside soft and tender.
- Preparing the sauce ahead of time and letting it rest slightly allows the ingredients to meld, resulting in deeper, more balanced flavor.
- For children, you can omit the green chili peppers or adjust the quantity to suit their taste.
- You can substitute minced pork with leftover spam crushed into pieces or canned tuna drained of excess oil—both yield excellent results.
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