Quick & Easy Spicy Gochujang Tofu

Quick & Easy Spicy Gochujang Tofu

Pan-fried tofu cooked in a sweet, spicy gochujang sauce with a hint of sesame! This flavorful, easy Korean gochujang tofu recipe uses minimal ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes! A budget-friendly, vegan main or side that's better-than-takeout and great for busy weeknights.

5 from 12 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Korean

Servings

Calories per serving 182 kcal

Ingredients

14 oz extra firm tofu
1 green onion finely chopped
2 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil

Sauce

1 tablespoon gochujang
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ tablespoon cornstarch or potato starch / tapioca starch
1 teaspoon white granulated sugar or cane sugar / brown sugar / maple syrup / honey
½ teaspoon gochugaru
½ cup water cold or room temp

Instructions

Remove the tofu from the package and strain out excess water. Pat the tofu block dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Slice tofu into ½-inch-thick rectangles and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients as listed above until well combined and the gochujang has dissolved. Set aside.
Heat vegetable oil or any neutral oil in a large pan on medium heat. Fry tofu in small batches until golden brown on both sides, about 5 to 7 minutes per side.
Then add the sauce in a circular motion to cover the tofu and simmer until thickened, about 30 seconds. Then gently toss the tofu in the sauce until evenly coated.
Garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!

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