Gochujang Tofu, tofu marinated in a sweet and spicy Gochujang sauce and roasted in the oven for a quick and easy meal that’s delicious. Its bold flavour and versatility make it a standout ingredient that can elevate a wide variety of dishes.
Gochujang is the star ingredient in the super flavourful marinade. Gochujang is a delicious Korean fermented chilli paste, it is spicy, salty, and slightly sweet.
Serving Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Tofu
Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Tofu can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. You can serve it as a quick midweek meal alongside a grain such as rice or quinoa and steamed or roasted vegetables such as broccoli, carrots or bok choy. Drizzle with your favourite sauce then garnish with sesame seeds, sliced spring onions, and a squeeze of fresh lime.
Here are some more ideas on how to enjoy gochujang tofu:
Wraps or Tacos: Use as a filling for tacos, burritos, or wraps. Layer it with shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, diced tomatoes, and drizzle with your favourite sauce. Add some crunchy toppings like sliced cucumber or cabbage for extra texture.
Salads: Add to salads for a boost of protein and flavour. Toss it with mixed greens, cucumbers, napa cabbage, and your choice of salad dressing. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onions.
Sandwiches: Use slices of gochujang tofu as a filling for sandwiches. Layer it with lettuce, thinly sliced cucumber and onion, and add your favourite condiments on whole-grain bread.
These are just a few ideas to get you started but feel free to experiment and get creative with how you incorporate Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Tofu into your meals. Its bold flavour and versatility make it a standout ingredient that can elevate a wide variety of dishes.
Korean Feast
To take it to the next level you can have the Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Tofu as part of a larger Korean feast. Combine the tofu with our Spicy Korean Stir-fried Mushrooms to make a delicious centrepiece for a Korean feast. Serve with fluffy white rice, and crunchy lettuce and add some amazing banchan, Korean small plates. We have various recipes for our favourite vegan banchan.
To combine, cook the stir-fried mushrooms as instructed in the recipe then add them to the tray with the tofu for the final 10 minutes of cooking.
Easy Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Tofu
Ingredients
- 400 g firm tofu
Gochujang Marinade
- 2 tablespoon Gochujang
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice syrup or agave syrup
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic granules
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess water. You can do this by wrapping the block of tofu in a clean kitchen towel and placing a heavy object, such as a cast iron skillet or a chopping board, on top of it for at least 10 minutes.
- Cut the tofu into slices or cubes.
- Mix all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl.
- Place the tofu in the bowl and coat evenly in the marinade.
- Cover the tofu and place it in the fridge overnight or for at least 30 minutes. Flip the tofu halfway to ensure it's evenly coated.
- Preheat an oven to 180°C fan (360°F).
- Place the marinated tofu on a baking tray. Line with kitchen foil for easier cleanup.
- Brush some of the remaining marinade over the tofu then place in the oven for 10 minutes until the tofu turns golden.
- Remove from the oven, turn, then brush the tofu again with the remainder of the marinade. Return to the oven for a further 10 minutes or until golden.
- Remove from the oven and serve your Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Tofu with fluffy white rice and steamed vegetables.
