This Korean Side leans on doenjang to do the heavy lifting. We bake the Tofu for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.
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Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the doenjang elements, and pat the tofu dry so it colours well.
Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the firm tofu and bake until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.
Stir in the rice vinegar and the rest of the doenjang flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.
Add the fennel along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.
Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.
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