15 minDifficulty Easyside dishMain ingredients 🥩TofuMenran pasteRed chili pepperDried anchovy brothSoy sauceTuna sauceCooking sugarMirinGarlicRed pepper powderTags 🏷️pollack roe disheveryday side dishrice-friendly
Detailed recipeQuick recipeIngredients needed 🛒2 servingsTofu 1 blockMenran paste 2~3 piecesRed chili pepper a littleVegetable oil 2 tablespoonsDried anchovy broth 2 bowls (about 1/2 cup)Soy sauce 1 tablespoonTuna sauce 1 tablespoonCooking sugar 1 tablespoonMirin 1 tablespoonMinced garlic 0.5 tablespoonRed pepper powder a littleRecipe 🍳Cut the tofu into thick, large pieces.Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan and pan-fry the sliced tofu until golden brown.While the tofu is frying, finely chop the red chili pepper to serve alongside.Once the tofu is golden, place the menran paste on top and cut it into bite-sized pieces using scissors.Add dried anchovy broth, soy sauce, tuna sauce, cooking sugar, mirin, and minced garlic one by one, then sprinkle red pepper powder and chopped red chili pepper on top.Simmer until the sauce is well absorbed into the tofu and menran paste.Cut tofu into thick pieces and pan-fry until golden.Place menran paste and chopped red chili pepper on top of the tofu.Add broth and seasonings, then simmer until slightly thickened.Cooking tips 💡You don’t need much oil when pan-frying tofu—about 2 tablespoons per block is enough for a golden, crisp texture without greasiness.Since menran paste is already salty, adjust the amount of soy sauce and tuna sauce carefully to avoid over-salting.Recommended for 🙋⭐Those looking for a flavorful twist on regular tofu jorim.⭐People seeking a simple, delicious banchan using menran paste.