5 from 3 votes
Spicy Korean-Style Tofu in Gochujang Sauce
This Spicy Korean Tofu in Gochujang Sauce is a delicious way to enjoy pan-fried tofu simmered in a sweet and salty, spicy and flavourful sauce. My favourite way to enjoy this tofu? On a bowl of hot steamed rice.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
138 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian, Korean
Ingredients
Gochujang sauce:
- 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean red pepper paste
- 1-2 tablespoon gochugaru depending on how spicy you like it, Korean red pepper powder
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup or granulated sugar
- ¼ C kimchi juice + extra water as needed, or water
Tofu:
- 1 pkg tofu drained and blotted dry, cut into 1 ½" pieces, firm
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil divided
- ½ onion sliced, large
Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- sesame seeds
- cilantro chopped
Instructions
Make the gochujang sauce:
- In a bowl, combine together the gochujang (red pepper paste), gochugaru (chili powder), soy sauce, maple syrup, and kimchi juice (or water). Give it a stir and set aside.
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For the tofu:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Place the tofu pieces into the pan (making sure not to overcrowd the pan -- you may need to fry in batches) and cook until lightly golden in colour on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the pan-fried tofu to a plate lined with paper towel and repeat with the remaining tofu.
- Pour in the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and add in the sliced onion.
- Saute the onion for 1-2 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Nestle the pan-fried tofu on top of the onions.
- Dollop the gochujang sauce onto the tofu, add 2 tablespoon of water (or as needed) and coat the tofu with the sauce. Cover with a lid and let the tofu simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and garnish with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, sesame seeds and cilantro (if you wish).
Nutrition Information
Calories
138kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
295mg
(12%)
Potassium
107mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
610IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
147mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 610IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.