Gochujang Tofu

This gochujang tofu recipe is so amazingly flavorful! The crispy tofu is smothered is a savory, spicy and sweet Korean glaze, plus this dish can be done under 20 minutes! Serve with rice and a side of veggies for a perfect speedy weeknight dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy, main, Vegan, vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 187kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

For the crispy tofu

1 block of tofu (14-16 oz)
2 tbsp cornstarch
sesame oil to fry the tofu, optional

For the gochujang glaze

1-3 tbsp gochujang for a more or less spicy recipe, I used 2 tablespoons
2 tbsp soy sauce regular or low-sodium
1 tbsp tomato paste ketchup works too
⅓ cup water or more to taste
1 tbsp maple syrup sugar works too
½ tbsp rice vinegar
2 cloves of garlic crushed
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tbsp cornstarch
green onions and sesame seeds to serve

Instructions

Drain well and pat dry the block of tofu with paper towels. Then, slice the tofu in about 1-2 inch cubes. Toss the cubes of tofu with the cornstarch in a bowl or using a large bag.
Warm up a large non-stick pan with a little sesame oil and then add the tofu. Cook on each side on medium-high heat until golden brown, flipping once in a while. This should take 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk together in a bowl the gochujang paste, soy sauce, tomato paste, water, maple syrup, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil and cornstarch. Make sure there are no cornstarch clumps anymore.
Once the tofu is done to your liking, then turn down the heat to low. Pour the gochujang sauce over and stir right away. The sauce should thicken very quickly, about 1-2 minutes. You want to cook it just enough to remove the raw flavor from the garlic. You can add a little extra water if it got too thick.
Serve over rice or noodles with a side of veggies. Also delicious with some green onions and sesame seeds over.

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Notes

Keep leftovers for 4-5 days in an air-tight container in the fridge. I don't recommend freezing it.
You can start with 1 tablespoon of gochujang paste and then add more for a spicier recipe.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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