Description
Spicy Gochujang Sesame Tofu is a quick and flavorful dish that combines crispy tofu with a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, topped with sesame seeds and green onions. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a satisfying vegan meal.
Ingredients
14 oz extra firm tofu
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ tablespoon cornstarch (or potato starch)
1 teaspoon white granulated sugar (or maple syrup, brown sugar, cane sugar, or honey)
½ teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
½ cup cold water
Instructions
- Remove excess water from the tofu by pressing it or using a tofu press. Slice the tofu into rectangular pieces.
- In a small bowl, combine gochujang, sesame seeds, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, gochugaru, and cold water. Mix well until the sauce is smooth.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add tofu slices and fry for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the crispy tofu. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2–3 minutes, tossing the tofu gently to coat in the sauce. The sauce should thicken slightly.
- Garnish with finely chopped green onions and serve hot. Pair with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
For a spicier version, add more gochujang or gochugaru to the sauce.
Substitute tamari for soy sauce to make it gluten-free.
Reheat leftover tofu in a pan with a splash of water or soy sauce to prevent the sauce from thickening too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
