# Gochujang Tofu

This recipe shows how to make crispy gochujang tofu, a savory and spicy dish.

- Total time: 5 min
- Cuisine: Korean
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 block tofu
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 0 salt
- 0 pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or potato starch
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 splash water
- 0 sesame oil
- 0 scallions
- 0 sesame seeds
- 0 rice

## Instructions

1. Rinse and optionally freeze and defrost the tofu to give it a chewier texture.
2. Tear tofu into irregular pieces for extra crispiness.
3. Toss tofu with oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cornstarch or potato starch.
4. Bake tofu at 400°F until crispy and golden brown.
5. In a pan, combine gochujang, mirin, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. Simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
6. Toss the crispy baked tofu in the sauce.
7. Finish with toasted sesame oil and scallions. Serve with steamed rice and add toasted sesame seeds for extra crunch and nutty flavor.

## Equipment

- knife
- bowl
- baking sheet
- oven
- frying pan
- whisk
- spatula
- choppping board

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYKhKbga/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/42d4ac54-bf82-4c07-bebf-2d70244d8897
- Extracted: 2025-01-10

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