Description
Spicy Korean Tofu Stir Fry delivers a bold punch of flavor that will wake up your taste buds and satisfy your dinner cravings. Crispy tofu tossed with zesty Korean-inspired sauce makes this quick meal a weeknight champion that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 14 oz firm tofu
Vegetables:
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow)
- 7 oz broccoli
Seasonings and Oils:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Drain 14 oz firm tofu completely. Press out excess moisture using clean kitchen towels. Slice into 1-inch uniform cubes.
- Chop 2 bell peppers (red and yellow) into thin strips. Break 7 oz broccoli into small, bite-sized florets.
- Combine 3 tablespoons soy sauce and 2 tablespoons gochujang in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and well-integrated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). Add tofu cubes, cooking 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy edges form.
- Transfer crispy tofu to a clean plate. Keep warm while preparing vegetables.
- In the same skillet, sauté 3 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add bell peppers and broccoli, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes.
- Return tofu cubes to skillet. Pour prepared sauce over vegetables and protein. Toss gently to ensure complete coating.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons sesame oil across the stir-fry. Cook an additional 1-2 minutes to marry flavors.
- Plate your stir-fry. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and 3 sliced green onions on top for fresh garnish.
Notes
- Press tofu thoroughly to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crispy exterior when stir-frying.
- Adjust gochujang quantity based on personal spice tolerance, starting with less and adding more gradually.
- For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Frozen tofu provides an even crispier texture when thawed and pressed before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 187 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg