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Korean Tofu with Spicy Korean Ketchup

Super easy Korean vegetarian side dish - Korean tofu with spicy Korean ketchup! It has lightly crispy texture outside with the usual soft tofu texture inside. It is then covered with sweet, spicy and lightly tangy sauce. So delicious!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 134 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

MAIN
  • 250 g tofu (0.6 pounds), firm to extra firm, cut into cubes
  • cooking oil , I used rice bran oil
SPICY KOREAN KETCHUP SAUCE
  • 3 Tbsp ketchup
  • 1 -1.5 Tbsp Gochujang
  • 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce , regular
  • 1/2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic 
  • toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • green onions , finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Combine the spicy Korean ketchup sauce ingredients in a bowl. Mix them well and set it aside.
  2. Pat dry the cubed tofu using kitchen paper. You may also want to gently press them down to squeeze more water out. Pan fry the tofu in a skillet over medium high heat until all sides are golden brown. (It will take 2-3 mins on each side.) Remove the tofu from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Pour in the spicy ketchup sauce in the skillet and stir it over medium low heat for about 5 to 10 seconds. Return the tofu to the skillet. Gently coat with the sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
  4. Serve with steamed rice. (It can be served warm or cold.)

Notes

  • * 1 Tbsp = 15 ml
  • **If you want to learn about Korean ingredients, check my essential Korean ingredients list.

Nutrition Information

Calories 134kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Fat 11g (17%) Sodium 242mg (10%) Potassium 63mg (2%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 80IU (2%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 134

% Daily Value*

Calories 134kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Fat 11g 17%
Sodium 242mg 10%
Potassium 63mg 1%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 80IU 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

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