Description
A warm and flavorful Korean dish featuring golden tofu in a spicy, sweet sauce that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup water
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Start by pressing the block of firm tofu under a weight for about 15 minutes to remove excess moisture. When done, cut the tofu into cubes.
- In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the tofu cubes to the hot oil and pan-fry for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
- While the tofu is frying, mix together in a separate bowl: 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons gochujang, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 cup water.
- Once the tofu is browned, pour the sauce you prepared over it in the pan. Stir gently to coat the tofu.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped scallions to the pan, mixing them in well.
- Allow the dish to simmer for 10-15 minutes, letting the sauce thicken and envelop the tofu beautifully.
- Serve hot over a bed of cooked rice for a complete meal.
Notes
For a spicier kick, adjust the amount of gochujang to suit your taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg