This Sweet, Spicy, and Crispy Korean Tofu is one of my favorite Tofu recipes. The sweet and spicy flavors are addicting and beyond satisfying. I love my Tofu to be lightly crispy outside and still taste soft inside – the perfect texture. Once started, you can’t stop eating. Each bite is inviting. This Korean Tofu is perfect as a side dish or a delightful meal for dinner. Either way, your family will make them disappear quickly—and then ask for more.
The recipe is quick and easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. If you are a fan of Tofu, this is must-try! For a Chinese style Tofu, you can check out my Easy Fried Tofu with Green Onions and The Devil’s Mapo Tofu recipes.
TOFU
As Tofu needs to be fried in oil, I highly recommend that you use the less fragile Firm or Extra Firm Tofu. I’ve tried both kinds and they are perfect for frying. To reach a nice crispy texture, I use the double-fry method, which I also like to use in my fried chicken recipes (e.g. Honey-Buttered Korean Fried Chicken with Almonds).
THE SWEET AND SPICY SAUCE
The Sweet and Spicy Sauce is made of Ketchup, Light Syrup, Gochujang, and a little amount of Vegetable Oil. You can substitute the Light Syrup with Rice Syrup or 3 tablespoons of Brown Sugar.
HOW TO MAKE THIS KOREAN SWEET & SPICY CRISPY TOFU
I hope you will enjoy making this Sweet, Spicy, and Crispy Korean Tofu. It truly requires no time to make and will make a wonderful addition to your dinner table.
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Sweet, Spicy, and Crispy Korean Tofu
Ingredients
- 400 g Firm or Extra Firm Tofu, cut in small pieces
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil for frying
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 1/4 cup Light Syrup
- 2 tbsp Gochujang
- 1 tsp Vegetable Oil
- 2 Green Onions, chopped
- 1 tsp Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Use a Kitchen Towel to press and dry the Tofu. Cut the Tofu in small pieces. Put them on a Kitchen Towel to get rid of extra liquid.
- In a small bowl, add the Cornstarch. Coat the Tofu one piece at a time. Shake off extra starch. Set aside.
- In a frying pan, add the Vegetable Oil, on medium-high heat. Add in the Tofu pieces one at a time making sure to keep them separated so that they don’t stick together. Fry the Tofu on both sides for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden brown. Drain and remove.
- Do a Second Fry of the Tofu for another 2-3 minutes on medium-high heat until golden brown. Drain and set aside.
- In another frying pan, add in 1 tsp Vegetable Oil, Ketchup, Light Syrup, and Gochujang, on medium-high heat. Stir well until the sauce starts to boil.
- Add in the fried Tofu. Coat well with the sauce. The sauce will thicken up and get sticky.
- Garnish with chopped Green Onions and Sesame Seeds. Ready to serve!
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Notes
- When frying the Tofu, for an extra crunchiness, increase the frying time by a minute or two!
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