Korean Tofu Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    186 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Korean

Korean Tofu Recipe

Sweet with a touch of heat, this umami-packed Korean Tofu Recipe is sure to be a hit!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 block 16 ounces extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • sliced green onions for garnish
  • toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. To create the sauce, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, water, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add tofu cubes and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Pour the sauce over the fried tofu. Stir well to coat all pieces. Cook for another 5-8 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  4. Serve the gochujang tofu garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 186kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 651mg (27%) Potassium 216mg (6%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 46IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 209mg (21%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 186kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 651mg 27%
Potassium 216mg 5%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 46IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 209mg 21%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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