Lee Yeon-bok's Fresh Onion Tofu Cold Dish

Name: Lee Yeon-bok's Fresh Onion Tofu Cold Dish
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: soft tofu (for stew) 1 block; fresh onion 1; garlic 7 cloves; water 8 tbsp; soy sauce 6 tbsp; oyster sauce 2 tbsp; vinegar 3 tbsp; oligosaccharide 3 tbsp; ground black pepper a pinch

A budget-friendly and healthy dish featuring crunchy fresh onions and soft blanched tofu topped with a special garlic sauce.

10 min Difficulty Easy side dish

Main ingredients

soft tofu (for stew)fresh onion garlic soy sauce oyster sauce vinegar oligosaccharide

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Quick recipe

Cooking tips

Letting the garlic sauce sit for a while mellows its sharp, spicy kick.
Using oligosaccharide in the sauce gives it a viscosity that helps it cling well to the tofu and onions.
Use soft tofu (for stew) rather than firm pan-frying tofu for a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Recommended for

Those looking for a filling, low-calorie late-night snack without guilt.
Anyone who wants a gourmet cold dish using minimal, budget-friendly ingredients.