Korean Spicy Tofu
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5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
206 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Korean Spicy Tofu
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Korean Spicy Tofu, also known as braised tofu dubu jorim or, is firm tofu soaked in spicy sauce, and cooked to crispy perfection.
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Ingredients
- 14 oz very firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or amino acids for gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Korean Gochujang Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang paste Korean chili paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or amino acids for gluten-free
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup you can also use honey or agave
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
Garnish:
- sesame seeds
- diced green onion
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven or you can also use an air fryer to 400F.
- Drain the tofu, press it with paper towels to remove any excess liquid, and cut it into bite-sized cubes.
- Add the tofu to a large bowl and mix with soy sauce and cornstarch.
- Arrange the tofu on a lined baking sheet, in one even layer, so the pieces do not touch each other. Cook for 20-30 minutes or until golden and crispy. Also, you can air fry the tofu for 10 minutes at 400F.
- While the tofu is baking, add the sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk until fully combined.
- Place a skillet over medium and combine the crispy tofu with the Spicy Korean Sauce, gently stir until the tofu is fully coated. Cook for about 5 minutes, the sauce should look sticky.
- Serve over rice with kimchi on the side, and topped with diced green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
206kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
1079mg
(45%)
Potassium
95mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
266IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
143mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1079mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 266IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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