Spicy Korean Tofu with Gochujang Marinade
Ingredients
- 2 blocks pressed tofu
- 3 T corn flour
- 3 T panko
- 1 t salt
- Sesame oil for shallow frying or baking
Marinade
- 2 T gochujang paste
- 1 T soya sauce or tamari
- 1 T sriracha
- 2 T sesame oil
Sauce
- 2 T gochujang paste
- 1 T soya sauce or tamari
- 1 T sriracha
- 1/2 T xylitol or sugar
- 1/2 C water
Preparation
Cut pressed tofu in cubes and marinate overnight in the listed ingredients.
Mix together cornflour, salt, and panko in a bowl. Roll each piece of tofu in the mixture to coat and fry in oil until crispy. Alternatively, bake tofu in a preheated oven at 180C for 20-30 minutes.
Mix all the listed ingredients for sauce together. Heat sesame oil in a pan and add sauce to it. Cook on medium heat until sauce comes to a simmer and thickens. Add crispy tofu pieces to the sauce and gently mix to cover all sides.
