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Korean Tofu Recipe
Sweet with a touch of heat, this umami-packed Korean Tofu Recipe is sure to be a hit!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 186 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
- 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
- To create the sauce, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, water, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add tofu cubes and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the fried tofu. Stir well to coat all pieces. Cook for another 5-8 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the gochujang tofu garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.