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Spicy Gochujang Tofu that You'll Crave Every Night

Experience the rich umami flavors of Spicy Gochujang Tofu, a delicious vegan and gluten-free dish perfect for any dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu
  • 1 lb Extra Firm Tofu Press to remove excess water.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang Adjust according to your heat preference.
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Ketchup Balances the flavors.
  • 1/4 cup Water Room temperature, for thinning the sauce.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Enhances flavor.
  • 1-2 tbsp Sugar Customize sweetness.
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar Adds tangy brightness.
  • 1/2 tbsp Soy Sauce Contributes umami depth.
  • Cornstarch Optional for thickening the sauce.
For the Stir-Fry
  • 5.3 oz Mushrooms Fresh of your choice.
  • 2 Green Onions Chopped; keep white parts for cooking.
  • 1 small White Onion Sliced.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • Neutral Oil For cooking.
For Garnish
  • 1 tsp Sesame Seeds For topping.

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Wok
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Begin by pressing the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Heat a pan over medium heat with a splash of neutral oil and pan-fry the tofu for 10-15 minutes until golden and crisp.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together gochujang, tomato ketchup, water, sesame oil, sugar, rice vinegar, and soy sauce to create the sauce.
  4. In a large pan or wok, heat more oil over medium-high heat and stir-fry white onion and white parts of green onions for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and stir for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Incorporate mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until slightly browned.
  7. Combine the cooked tofu with the vegetables, pour over the sauce, and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Plate the stir-fry, garnish with green onion parts and sesame seeds, and serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Press tofu for at least 15 minutes for best results. Adjust spice levels according to taste and experiment with different vegetables if desired.

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