Quick & Easy Spicy Gochujang Sesame Tofu Recipe
Spicy Gochujang Sesame Tofu is a quick and easy dish featuring fried tofu coated in a spicy, sweet gochujang sauce with a hint of sesame. This vegan gochujang Korean tofu can be whipped up in just 30 minutes, making it a versatile option for any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 14 oz extra firm tofu
Garnish:
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch or sub with potato starch
- 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar or sub with cane or brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey
- ½ teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
- ½ cup cold water
Instructions
- Prepare Tofu: Remove excess water from tofu, pat dry, and slice into rectangles.
- Make Sauce: Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Fry Tofu: Heat oil, fry tofu until golden brown on both sides.
- Add Sauce: Pour sauce over tofu, simmer, and toss gently.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 182 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 541mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
