# Korean Baked Tofu

Crispy tofu with a spicy, sweet and savory sauce, served with a refreshing cucumber salad and kimchi.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 24 min
- Cuisine: Korean
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 block firm tofu
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ginger
- 2 cucumbers cucumbers
- 1 tbsp gochugaru
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 0 sesame seeds
- 0 cooked rice
- 0 kimchi

## Instructions

1. Mix cucumber slices with gochugaru, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, spring onions and sesame seeds.
2. Press and cube the tofu and set aside to marinate.
3. Coat tofu in oil and cornstarch, then bake until golden brown.
4. Mix together soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, maple syrup, minced garlic and grated ginger for the sauce.
5. Toss the baked tofu in the sauce and return to the oven for 5–7 minutes to caramelize.
6. Serve the sticky tofu over rice, with cucumber salad and kimchi.

## Equipment

- knife
- bowl
- baking tray
- pot

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/598669642786766?fs=e&fs=e
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3bb35637-617c-4670-a637-ab9a3fb9313f
- Extracted: 2025-02-18

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