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Korean Spicy Tofu
Korean Spicy Tofu, also known as braised tofu dubu jorim or, is firm tofu soaked in spicy sauce, and cooked to crispy perfection.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 206 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Korean
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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.