Easy Gochujang Tofu (30 Minutes)
Golden pan-fried tofu is coated in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce. This easy gochujang tofu recipe is ready in just 30 minutes. The tofu stays firm and tender inside while the thick, savory-sweet sauce clings to every piece.
Ingredients
- 14 oz extra firm tofu
- 1 green onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon gochujang mild
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted kind
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted kind
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon gochugaru
- ½ cup water cold
Instructions
- Remove the tofu from the package and drain the liquid. Pat the block thoroughly dry with paper towels to remove as much surface moisture as possible.
- Cut the tofu into uniform ½-inch-thick rectangles. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine all the gochujang sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a 12-inch pan over medium heat. Arrange the tofu in a single layer without overlapping. Fry for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Pour the sauce over the tofu and simmer for about 30 seconds, until thick and glossy. Gently toss until the tofu is evenly coated.
- Remove from the heat and garnish with green onions. Serve hot.
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Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 642mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 3mg