description Dubu Jeon Overview
Dubu jeon is a Korean side dish made by slicing tofu, coating the pieces with flour or another dry coating and beaten egg, and pan-frying them until lightly browned. It is commonly served as banchan, and versions of tofu jeon may also appear in holiday cooking and foods prepared for jesa, Korean ancestral rites. The dish is suitable for meals that call for a mild, savory tofu preparation with a soft center and cooked egg coating.
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What is dubu jeon made from?
Dubu jeon is made from tofu cut into slices or pieces, coated with flour or another dry coating, and dipped in beaten egg. The pieces are then pan-fried until lightly browned.
Is dubu jeon a Korean main dish or side dish?
It is commonly served as banchan, the Korean category of side dishes served with a meal. Tofu jeon can also appear in holiday cooking and other special food traditions.
How is dubu jeon cooked?
The coated tofu is pan-fried in a small amount of oil rather than deep-fried. This gives the outside a lightly browned surface while the tofu remains soft inside.
Can dubu jeon be made with firm tofu?
Yes. Firm tofu is practical because it can be sliced and handled during coating and pan-frying without falling apart as easily as very soft tofu.
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