# Red Lentil Tofu

A soy-free tofu alternative made from red lentils with a crispy gochujang glaze.

- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- red lentils
- boiling water
- olive oil
- gochujang
- sesame oil
- soy sauce
- mirin
- sweetener
- gochugaru
- water
- spring onions
- toasted sesame seeds

## Instructions

1. Soak red lentils in boiling water.
2. Blend until you get a smooth & creamy batter.
3. Transfer to a pan, add water, and whisk until it thickens.
4. Transfer to a container and let that cool.
5. Cut into cubes.
6. Air fry in some olive oil until crispy.
7. Make a quick gochujang sauce with gochujang, sesame oil, soy sauce, mirin, sweetener, gochugaru and some water to mix.
8. Add this to a pan and toss in your tofu.
9. Garnish with spring onions & toasted sesame seeds.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- blender
- pan
- whisk
- container
- air fryer
- bowl
- wooden spoon

## Tips

- The recipe contains 11g of protein and 10g of fibre.
- You can also try these with soaked lentils - like chickpeas, green lentils, etc.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJhQItPyLdV/?igsh=MWZybXN2dmtsY2Fteg==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d2fc4488-27f6-46aa-8bd6-19ee957c3139
- Extracted: 2025-05-12

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