Yeo Kyung-rae's Gasaundubu

A Chinese-style home-cooked tofu dish featuring golden-brown pan-fried tofu, fresh vegetables, and pork stir-fried with savory oyster sauce.

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those who want to enjoy regular tofu in a slightly more special Chinese-style way
  • People looking for a simple yet hearty main side dish

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • tofu 1 block
  • pork loin 100g
  • napa cabbage (stem portion) 2 pieces
  • shiitake mushroom 2 pieces
  • bell pepper 1/2 piece
  • green onion 1 bunch
  • bamboo shoot a little
  • scallion 1/2 stalk
  • vegetable oil 3 tablespoons
  • soy sauce 1 tablespoon
  • oyster sauce 1.5 tablespoons
  • black pepper a little
  • starch slurry a little
  • sesame oil 1 tablespoon

Recipe 🍳

  1. Cut the tofu into bite-sized triangular pieces.
  2. Heat generous amount of oil in a pan and pan-fry the tofu until golden brown, then set aside.
  3. Slice napa cabbage stem, shiitake mushrooms, bell pepper, green onion, bamboo shoots, and scallions into thin strips to match the size of the tofu, and slice the pork thinly.
  4. Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pan and sauté finely chopped scallions to create fragrant scallion oil.
  5. Add a small amount of soy sauce to mellow the aroma, then add the sliced pork and stir-fry until it turns white and fully cooked.
  6. Add all prepared vegetables to the pan and stir-fry together with the pork.
  7. When the vegetables begin to wilt, add a small amount of water, then season with oyster sauce and black pepper.
  8. Add the previously pan-fried tofu and gently simmer to allow the sauce to penetrate the tofu.
  9. Gradually add the starch slurry around the edges of the pan while stirring continuously to avoid clumping, adjusting the thickness to desired consistency.
  10. Turn off the heat and drizzle sesame oil around the dish to enhance richness and finish.
  1. Cut tofu into triangles and pan-fry until golden brown; set aside.
  2. Prepare vegetables and pork by slicing them into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Make scallion oil in the pan, then stir-fry soy sauce and pork before adding all vegetables and cooking together.
  4. Season with water, oyster sauce, and black pepper, then add tofu and simmer.
  5. Adjust thickness with starch slurry and finish with sesame oil.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Use the crisp, crunchy stem portion of napa cabbage rather than the soft leaves for a much more satisfying texture and enhanced flavor.
  • To prevent clumping, do not add the starch slurry all at once—add it gradually in 2–3 batches while monitoring the heat and consistency.
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