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Step 1
Thinly slice the green onions, separating the whites and greens. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the chili pepper (if using).
Step 2
Finely chop the garlic. Grate a small knob of ginger. About 1/2 tsp would be perfect!
Step 3
To a small container, add Korean chili paste, Korean chili pepper flakes, soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken bouillon powder, sugar, corn syrup, mirin, and black pepper to taste. To that, add 1/2 cup (120ml) of water along with 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch. Mix together until it's well combined.
Step 4
Drain the water from the tofu. Give it a quick rinse under cold water. Cut the tofu into cubes and pat them dry.
Step 5
Put 1/2 cup of potato starch into a tray or a ziplock bag. Add in the tofu cubes and give it a little toss, making sure they’re evenly coated. Set aside.
Step 6
In a pot, place a steamer basket with some water (about 3 cups). Bring it to a boil. Once it comes to a boil, add in the broccoli. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until they‘ve reached your desired doneness. Shock them in cold water and drain.
Step 7
To a large mixing bowl, add the drained broccoli along with the garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and salt to taste. Gently toss together. Set aside.
Step 8
In a large pan, heat the oil (3 tbsp) over medium heat. Once it gets nice and hot, place your tofu one by one and cook for 6-7 minutes or until light golden brown and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Step 9
Place the same pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once it’s heated, add the garlic, white parts of the green onions, and ginger. Saute for 1 minute or until fragrant.
Step 10
Pour in the sauce, and boil for 2-3 minutes. Once the sauce gets thickened, add the fried tofu back into the pan. Give it a few stirs just until everything is nicely coated. Turn the heat off. Drizzle in the sesame oil (1/2 tbsp). Gently toss together.
Step 11
Divide the rice into serving bowls. Add a generous amount of tofu and broccoli. Optionally, top with a soft-boiled egg (or fried egg).
Step 12
Garnish with green onion, chili pepper (if using), and sesame seeds. Enjoy~!