Gochujang Glazed Tofu Bites

Crispy baked tofu bites coated in a sweet and spicy gochujang glaze. Perfect as an appetizer or snack!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

275 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.14/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Snack

Cuisine:

British

Main Ingredient:

Vegetarian•Vegan•Rice

Cooking Style:

Occasion:

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Ingredients

Servings

1block (14-16 oz)Extra Firm Tofu(Pressed for at least 30 minutes to remove excess water)

£3.00

2tablespoonsCornstarch

£0.10

2tablespoonsGochujang (Korean Chili Paste)(Adjust to your spice preference)

£0.40

1tablespoonSoy Sauce (or Tamari for Gluten-Free)(Low sodium recommended)

£0.05

1tablespoonHoney (or Maple Syrup for Vegan)

£0.20

1teaspoonRice Vinegar

£0.05

1teaspoonSesame Oil

£0.15

1cloveGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

0.5teaspoonGinger(Grated)

£0.10

1teaspoonSesame Seeds(For garnish)

£0.10

1stalkGreen Onion(Thinly sliced, for garnish)

£0.30

Total Cost

£4.55

£1.14 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
Cut the pressed tofu into bite-sized cubes (about 1 inch).
3.
In a bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated.
4.
Arrange the tofu cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
5.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
6.
While the tofu is baking, prepare the gochujang glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
7.
Once the tofu is baked, remove from the oven and place in a clean bowl.
8.
Pour the gochujang glaze over the tofu and toss gently to coat all the pieces evenly.
9.
Return the glazed tofu to the baking sheet and bake for another 5 minutes to let the glaze caramelize slightly.
10.
Remove from the oven and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onion. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (140g)

275 kcal / 1151 kJ

Carbs

20g

8% of RDA

Fat

14g

20% of RDA

Protein

20g

40% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

9 g

10% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2 g

10% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Pressing the tofu is crucial for getting crispy tofu bites. The drier the tofu, the better it will crisp up.

For extra crispy tofu, you can pan-fry it in a little oil before glazing and baking.

Adjust the amount of gochujang depending on your spice preference. Start with less and add more to taste.

Serve these tofu bites with a side of rice or your favorite dipping sauce for a more complete meal.

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Chef's Tips

Pressing the tofu is crucial for getting crispy tofu bites. The drier the tofu, the better it will crisp up.

For extra crispy tofu, you can pan-fry it in a little oil before glazing and baking.

Adjust the amount of gochujang depending on your spice preference. Start with less and add more to taste.

Serve these tofu bites with a side of rice or your favorite dipping sauce for a more complete meal.

Gochujang Glazed Tofu Bites

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