Crispy Korean Gochujang Tofu
vegan + easy to make
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Step 1:
Gather all of the ingredients for this gochujang tofu. Make sure to use firm or extra-firm tofu.
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Step 2:
Cut tofu into cubes and add into a shallow bowl. Add soy sauce, salt, black pepper, and cornstarch. Toss until well coated.
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Step 3:
Add the tofu cubes to a baking sheet and brush with sesame oil.
Bake for 30-35 minutes
, flipping halfway through.
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Step 4:
In the meantime, make the
spicy sauce
. To a small bowl add all of the sauce ingredients and mix until smooth.
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Step 5:
Add the gochujang sauce to a large skillet.
Cook for 2-3 minutes
, or until it has thickened but is still pourable.
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Step 6:
Set the sauce aside and let it cool completely. By this time, the tofu should be cooked trough and golden brown.
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Step 7:
Once ready, add the crispy tofu to the pan with the cooled gochujang sauce and stir to cover on all sides.
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Serve this
gochujang tofu
with white or brown rice, and steamed vegetables. And top with sesame seeds and green onions.
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