Press and slice the tofu

• Drain the tofu and press it gently to remove excess water.
• Slice the tofu into thick slabs.

Mix the braising sauce

• In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, gochugaru, garlic, sugar, sesame oil and water.
• Stir in half of the spring onion.

Fry the tofu

• Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Fry the tofu slabs until golden and crisp on both sides.

Braise the tofu

• Pour the sauce over the tofu in the pan.
• Simmer until the sauce reduces and glazes the tofu, spooning it over the slabs.

Finish and serve

• Sprinkle with the remaining spring onion and toasted sesame seeds.
• Serve hot with rice.