Crispy Korean tofu will revolutionize your meals!
Crispy Korean tofu is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the crunchiness of perfectly fried tofu with a spicy and savory Korean sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block firm tofu
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture and cut it into cubes.
- Coat the tofu cubes in cornstarch until evenly covered.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the tofu until golden and crispy on all sides.
- In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger to create the sauce.
- Once the tofu is crispy, pour the sauce over it and toss to coat.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double fry the tofu.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less gochujang.
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg