Vegan Gochujang Tofu
Crispy tofu glazed in a sticky, spicy-sweet Korean gochujang sauce. Quick enough for a weeknight and packed with bold, savoury heat, served over rice or alongside greens.
By Farah
· March 2025
Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min ·
Makes 2 · 225 kcal per serving
Contains Gluten (wheat), Soya, Sesame Allergen detail ↓
Perfect for two servings, it’s a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together in just 15 minutes. Enjoy it with rice or your favorite veggies!
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Ingredients
For the Tofu
- 225 g firm tofu
- salt to taste
- pinch of black pepper and white pepper
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp corn starch
For the Sauce
- 1.5 tbsp gochujang
- 1.5 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- A bit of waterto adjust consistency
- 3 garlic clovesfinely chopped
- 1 tsp grated ginger
For garnish
- sesame seedstoasted
- green onionschopped
Prepare the tofu
Break tofu into bite-sized pieces for better texture.
Season with salt, black pepper, white pepper and soy sauce. Mix well.
Add corn starch and toss until tofu is evenly coated.
Make the sauce
In a bowl, mix gochujang, ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar and a bit of water.
Add chopped garlic and grated ginger to enhance the flavour.
Fry tofu
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Once hot, add tofu and fry until golden brown and crispy.
Remove from pan and set aside.
Cook the sauce
In the same pan, pour in the gochujang sauce mix.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Coat the tofu
Add the crispy tofu back into the pan and toss until fully coated in the sauce.
Serve hot with steamed rice, sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish.
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Questions
How can I make my tofu extra crispy?
•Press the tofu for 15-30 minutes to remove excess moisture.
• Pan-fry in a generous amount of oil or use an air fryer for an oil-free option.
What can I use instead of gochujang?
If you don’t have gochujang, you can substitute it with a mix of sriracha + miso paste, or use red chili paste with a bit of soy sauce and sugar for a similar flavor.
Can I bake or air-fry the tofu instead of pan-frying?
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
• Air-fry at 190°C (375°F) for 15-18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
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