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Spicy korean tofu

Spicy Korean tofu

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Servings 1

Ingredients

  • For the tofu:
  • 175 g firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp oil olive or any neutral oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ red onion finely chopped
  • For the sauce:
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ½ tsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp gochugaru Korean red pepper flakes
  • 1 ½ tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp gochujang Korean chilli paste
  • Salt to taste
  • To garnish:
  • Chopped spring onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Step 1
  • Press the tofu: Wrap tofu in a clean towel or paper towels. Weigh it down with a pan and let it drain for 15–20 minutes. Cut into medium-sized pieces.
  • Step 2
  • Pan-fry the tofu: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick or cast iron pan. Sear tofu on all sides until lightly golden. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Step 3
  • Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together water, brown sugar, gochugaru, soy sauce, and gochujang. Adjust salt to taste.
  • Step 4
  • Build the base: In the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil. Sauté garlic and onion until golden and fragrant.
  • Step 5
  • Simmer & coat: Pour in the sauce and cook for 3–4 minutes. Add tofu and toss gently to coat well. Let it simmer until heated through.
  • Step 6
  • Garnish & serve: Top with spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or steamed veggies.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 536mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 329IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 248mgIron: 3mg

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