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Official cooking video · Maangchi · YOUTUBEApple-Shiitake Soy-Pickled Tofu (4 Side Servings)
A mild Korean side dish of pan-fried firm tofu in soy-vinegar brine flavored with apple and dried shiitake. Refrigerate promptly; this is not shelf-stable.
Ingredients
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Steps
- 01
Wash hands, cut 500 g firm tofu into thick bite-size pieces, and pat dry.
- 02
Core and thinly slice half an apple. Slice half an onion and 1–2 garlic cloves; prepare 2 dried shiitake.
- 03
Pan-fry both sides of the tofu in 1 tbsp oil over medium heat until golden; watch for splattering.
- 04
Boil 90 mL soy sauce, 180 mL water, 40 mL vinegar, apple, garlic, and dried shiitake. Reduce heat and gently simmer 25–30 minutes.
- 05
Place tofu and sliced onion in a clean heat-safe container. Remove the apple, slice the cooked shiitake, add them, and carefully pour in hot sauce.
- 06
Serve with rice. Cool leftovers promptly in shallow containers and refrigerate at or below 4°C within 2 hours; this is not a shelf-stable preserve.
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Before you cook
Contains soy; standard soy sauce may contain wheat, so check labels. Keep utensils clean and refrigerate within 2 hours below 4°C. Consume promptly; no long-term or room-temperature storage has been validated.
Allergens: soybeans (tofu/soy sauce), wheat (check soy sauce label)
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