This dish originated in the temples of Korean Buddhist monks, where they have their own cuisine. The monks are forbidden from eating meat, garlic and onions, as they are though to distract from meditation, so the main focus of this recipe is tofu, which is fried until crisp and doused in a sweet, spicy sauce. Serve alongside steamed white rice and kimchi, and top with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions (unless you’re a monk, of course).
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