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CRISPY KOREAN TOFU

Crispy Korean Tofu That Will Transform Your Grain Bowls

Discover Crispy Korean Tofu, a vegan dish that adds flavor and crunch to your grain bowls.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu
  • 14 oz Extra Firm Tofu Ensure to drain and press well
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 3 tbsp Gochujang Chili paste
  • 2 tbsp Peanut Butter Creamy
  • 2 tbsp Tamari Or soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sugar (Coconut or Turbinado) Any granulated sugar works
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 tbsp Warm Water
For Serving
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice Or quinoa
  • 2 cups Stir-Fried Vegetables Mix in your favorites
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Scallions For garnish

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the extra firm tofu dry with a kitchen towel and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together minced garlic, grated ginger, gochujang, peanut butter, tamari, sugar, sesame oil, and warm water.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the tofu cubes until golden brown and crispy, about 5-6 minutes.
  4. Pour the sauce over the crispy tofu and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until caramelized.
  5. Serve the crispy Korean tofu over jasmine rice, topped with stir-fried vegetables, sesame seeds, and chopped scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 16gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Press tofu thoroughly for the best texture. Consider marinating for better flavor.

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