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Dou Dou (豆豆)

Korean Perilla Tofu Stew

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Firm tofu (硬豆腐)
Fresh perilla leaves (新鲜紫苏葉)
Onion (洋葱)
Garlic (蒜)
Scallions (蓟)
Soy sauce (醬油)
Gochugaru (韓式辣椒粉)
Gochujang (韓式辣椒酱)
Maple syrup (楓糖浆)
Sesame oil (麻油)
Toasted sesame seeds (白芝麻)
Water (水)
Vegetable oil (植物油)

Method
 

Prepare the Tofu
    Make the Sauce
      Simmer the Tofu
        Add Perilla and Finish

          Notes

          Serve with steamed rice, kimchi, and a bowl of soup for a complete Korean meal. This banchan keeps well in the fridge for 3-4 days — the flavors deepen overnight.