Simple & Quick Gochujang Tofu
This Gochujang Tofu is a quick, flavorful dish made with simple ingredients and bold Korean-inspired flavors. Spicy, savory, and comforting, it’s an easy recipe that might just change the way you think about tofu.
Ingredients
- 400 g / 14 oz Firm or Extra-firm Tofu
- 2 Green Onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
Gochujang Sauce
- 1 tbsp Gochujang (Korean Spicy Sauce)
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1/2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1/2 tsp Chili Flakes
- 1/2 cup Water
Instructions
- Remove the Tofu from the package and strain out excess water. Pat the Tofu dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Slice Tofu into thick rectangles and set them aside.
- In a small bowl, combine together Gochujang, Sesame Seeds, Light Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, Cornstarch, Honey, Chili Flakes, and Water. Mix until Gochujang dissolves. Set aside.
- In a frying pan, add in Vegetable Oil, on medium-high heat. Fry the Tofu in batches on both sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side.
- Add back all the Tofu pieces in the pan, then add in the pre-made Gochujang Sauce to cover the Tofu and simmer to thicken the sauce. About 2 minutes. Toss everything well. Sprinkle chopped Green Onions on top.
- Remove to serving plate. Garnish with more chopped Green Onions. Serve hot and ready to enjoy!
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Notes
- For the Gochujang sauce, you can also use Vegan option. I use Vegan Gochujang in this recipe.
- Depending on how high the heat is for frying the Tofu, the time can vary due to the type of the stove you are using in your kitchen.
- For a richer sauce, you can substitute Water with Chicken or Vegetable Stock.
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