Spicy Tofu and Egg in a Skillet

Method5 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Drain the tofu from the package and slice into 3/8-inch thickness. Sprinkle salt (1/2 teaspoon) all over the tofu and let them sit for 5 minutes.

   Rest salted tofu · 5 minUses 1 pkg (1 lb) firm tofu (drained) · 1/2 teaspoon salt

2. 2

   Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Press tofu slices with a piece of paper towel to remove excess moisture and add them to the skillet. Pan-fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip to the other side and fry another 3-4 minutes. Add the remaining oil if needed. You might need to do this in two batches. Keep the tofu in the skillet.

   Fry tofu 3-4 minutes each side · 8 minUses 1-2 tablespoon oil · salted tofu slices, moisture pressed off

3. 3

   Step 3: Meanwhile, combine the onion (1/2 medium), stock or water, chilli flakes, both soy sauces (2 tablespoon), garlic (2 cloves), sugar (1/2 teaspoon), black pepper and sesame oil (1 teaspoon) in a medium mixing bowl. Pour the sauce over tofu in a skillet and bring it to boil. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low and simmer, about 10 minutes, or until onion is soft and tender.

   Simmer tofu in sauce · 10 minUses 1/2 medium onion (chopped) · 1 cup anchovy sea kelp stock or water (see note below) · 2 tablespoon Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) · 2 tablespoon sou sauce · 2 tablespoon Korean soup soy sauce (gukganjang) · 2 cloves garlic (minced) · 1/2 teaspoon sugar · a few dashes black pepper

4. 4

   Step 4: Uncover and crack the eggs (3-4) on top. Cover loosely and continue simmering until the egg whites are set; leave the yolks runny if desired.

   Uses 3-4 eggs · tofu simmered in the spicy onion-soy sauce

5. 5

   Step 5: Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper according to your taste. Sprinkle with green onion (1-2) and serve hot with rice.

   Uses 1-2 green onion (chopped) · extra salt only if needed to adjust seasoning · extra black pepper only if needed · tofu topped with eggs, whites set