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gochujang tofu garnished with sesame seeds and green onion slices served over white rice in a bowl with a spoon
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Gochujang Tofu

This gochujang tofu is a delicious combination of Korean gochujang and crispy baked tofu. It is spicy, flavorful, and perfect if you love gochujang-based marinades! Serve it over white rice and with other side dishes of your choice for a filling and satisfying meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Keyword: baked gochujang tofu, crispy gochujang tofu, gochujang tofu
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 184kcal

Ingredients

Tofu Ingredients

  • 1 14-ounce block firm tofu torn into bite-sized pieces or cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Gochujang Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 green onion cut into slices, white and green parts separated
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang
  • 1 ½ tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 ½ tablespoon honey or a (vegan) liquid sweetener
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • water if needed to thin the sauce
  • sesame seeds (optional) for garnish
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
  • Place the cubed or torn tofu in a bowl. Add the soy sauce and olive oil. Gently toss until combined. Then add the cornstarch and toss until evenly covered.
    1 14-ounce block firm tofu, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    marinated tofu cubes in a bowl with cornstarch added
  • Place the tofu pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer. Bake for 25 minutes until it's golden and crispy.
    marinated tofu cubes on a baking sheet
  • In the meantime, preheat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the white green onion parts, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 green onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon minced ginger
    green onion slices, ginger, and garlic in a pan with some olive oil
  • Next, add the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, and mirin. Stir until combined and bring the sauce to a simmer. If the sauce is too thick, add a small amount of water to thin it a little.
    2 tablespoons gochujang, 1 ½ tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 ½ tablespoon honey, water, 1 tablespoon mirin
    gochujang sauce in a pan
  • When the tofu is done, add it to the pan. Toss until the tofu is evenly covered in gochujang sauce. Stir in some of the remaining green onion parts and reserve some for garnish.
    gochujang tofu with green onion slices in a pan
  • Garnish with sesame seeds (optional) and green onion slices. Serve the gochujang tofu over white rice and with other side dishes or vegetables of your choice. Enjoy!
    sesame seeds (optional)
    gochujang tofu garnished with sesame seeds and green onion slices served over white rice in a bowl

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 761mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg