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“Tofu For People Who Don’t Like Tofu” Tofu

By Chef Deuki Hong

Soft tofu becomes irresistible thanks to a delicious sesame-soy dressing. A recipe to convert the tofu skeptics—including Deuki himself.

Soft tofu becomes irresistible thanks to a delicious sesame-soy dressing. A recipe to convert the tofu skeptics—including Deuki himself.

Tofu for the unconverted

“I love this recipe. I don’t like tofu, and I don’t particularly like soy dressings, but for some reason when they’re put together… I dig it. The soft tofu with its subtle flavor is just a perfect vehicle for the flavor-packed dressing. It’s a vegetarian’s delight.”

-Deuki Hong

Spices in this Recipe Card

Gochugaru Chile

Native to: South Korea
Plant family: Solanaceae
Raw form: Chile
Scoville: <1,500

Smoky and sweet, with a mild earthiness, crunchy texture, and moderate, pleasant heat. An essential ingredient in many Korean dishes, including the iconic sauce Gochujang.

These chiles are such a key part of Korean cuisine, their name is a generic noun. Call it the kleenex effect: gochugaru literally translates as “chile powder.”

Native to: South Korea
Plant family: Solanaceae
Raw form: Chile
Scoville: <1,500
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Meet

Deuki Hong

Deuki is a Korean-American chef who moved to the U.S. at the age of 1. Deuki was the Executive Chef of the smash-hit Baekjeong NYC in Manhattan’s Koreatown, and is also the co-author of the New York Times best seller, Koreatown: A Cookbook. In 2017, Deuki launched Sunday Hospitality Group in San Francisco, which has concepts such as Sunday Bird, Sunday Gather, and Sunday at the Museum inside the Asian Art Museum.

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Q
What was your favorite childhood snack growing up?
A

Spam right out of the can, fresh kimchi and white rice. Don’t judge me.

Q
What’s the most overlooked ingredient?
A

Salt. Salt your damn food, people.

Q
What's your favorite off-the-beaten-path spice you wish more people knew about?
A

Perilla. It’s the only one we Koreans have.

Q
What historical figure do you secretly think was a great chef?
A

Jesus. With the whole water to wine thing, the 5 loaves 2 fish bonanza, and all that Bread of Life talk… he was for sure a great chef, or at the bare minimum a serious foodie.

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Late Nite Koreatown

Keep the party going with shareable snacks and sides that epitomize Korean comfort food. From classic favorites to modern twists, there’s something for every craving.

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