This Sweet, Spicy, and Crispy Korean Tofu delivers an amazing flavor and a wonderful texture. It is quick and easy to make - a perfect side dish or a simple meal when served over rice.
Keyword: Crispy Tofu, Korean Tofu, Sweet and Spicy, Tofu
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 15 minutesminutes
Total Time: 25 minutesminutes
Author: Haini
Ingredients
400gFirm or Extra Firm Tofu, cut in small pieces
1cupVegetable Oil for frying
1/4cupCornstarch
1/4cupKetchup
1/4cupLight Syrup
2tbspGochujang
1tspVegetable Oil
2Green Onions, chopped
1tspSesame 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!