Spicy Gochujang Tofu

A bowl of rice topped with glazed tofu cubes, garnished with peanuts and green onions, served with lime wedges.

5 from 3 votes

This Spicy Gochujang Tofu brings Korean-inspired heat and flavor to the table in under 20 minutes. Crispy tofu bites are tossed in a bold, sticky sauce made with gochujang, garlic, and a touch of honey for balance. Perfect over rice or in a veggie bowl.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Korean

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword easy tofu recipe, gochujang tofu, spicy tofu

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 176kcal

Author Robin Donovan

Ingredients

For the tofu

2 tablespoons oil
2 blocks tofu firm
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper ground
4 tablespoons cornstarch

For the sauce

4 tablespoons gochujang
1 teaspoon garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger minced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
¼ cup soy sauce (2.02 fluid oz | 60 ml)
2 tablespoons tomato paste

Instructions

Press the tofu blocks with kitchen paper to remove the excess water. Cut in bite size pieces and place them in a bowl. Add the salt, pepper, and cornstarch and toss to coat the tofu pieces.
Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. This will take 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the tofu pieces from the pan and transfer them to a plate.
In the same pan, toss all sauce ingredients together. Bring to a simmer and switch off. Add tofu back and toss to coat.
Remove from heat and serve with rice.
Enjoy!

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