Korean Steamed Tofu Recipe

Name: Korean Steamed Tofu
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 block of tofu; Dipping sauce

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 4 servings

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Use this easy recipe to make Korean steamed tofu with dipping sauce. Known as dubu tchim in the Korean language, this dish can be made on the stovetop, or even in the microwave, if you're truly pressed for time. It goes to show that not all Korean cuisine takes a time commitment to make.

This meal is not only quick and convenient to prepare, but it is also healthy, versatile and good with any number of Asian dipping sauces. In a nutshell, it is a classic Korean dish that is good in any season.

Can you name any of the health benefits of tofu? While tofu is now a well-known food internationally, in mainstream American culture, it is often still associated with crunchy vegetarian types rather than viewed as a food that even omnivores can enjoy. If you want to cut back on the amount of red meat you're eating or simply want to mix things up a bit in the kitchen, tofu is a good food to try because it not only contains a lot of protein but all of the major amino acids.

The food is also a good source of many nutrients and minerals, including iron, calcium, manganese, selenium, phosphorous, magnesium, copper, zinc, and vitamin B1. So, if you're lacking in any of these nutrients, give tofu a try.

1 block tofu
1/2 cup dipping sauce, such as spicy dipping sauce, vinegar dipping sauce, or ginger dipping sauce

To begin making the dish, cut tofu into cubes or slices, roughly the size of cellphones. You can also steam it whole if you wish, and then cut it up later.
If you're going to be using a microwave to prepare the dish, place the tofu on a safe plate and cover it loosely with a damp paper towel.
If you will be using a steamer, steam the tofu on the stovetop for about 5 to 7 minutes.
Once you've finished steaming, serve the tofu with the dipping sauce of your choice. You can pour the sauce over the tofu or serve it on the side. If you're serving a few different people and aren't sure what their dipping sauce preferences are, serve the dipping sauce on the side. If you're not familiar with tofu dipping sauce and not sure which dipping sauce you'll prefer, consider serving a plethora of different dipping sauces so that you and your family or friends can sample a variety.

Health Concerns About Tofu

Tofu and soy have earned some negative headlines based on their purported link to breast cancer, but scientists now say the link between soy products and breast cancer is unclear and that women in Asian countries, where these food items are extremely popular, develop breast cancer at lower rates than Western women do.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
121	Calories
7g	Fat
6g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	121
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 150mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 1mg	6%
Calcium 331mg	25%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 303mg	6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.