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Korean Sweet-Spicy Tofu

16 mineasy2 servingsvegetarianone-panunder-20-min

Ingredients

  • Tofu400 g, firm, sliced thickOn hand
  • Scallions3, slicedOn hand
  • Garlic2 cloves, mincedOn hand
  • Rice200 g, cookedOn hand
  • Hot sauce1 tbspoptional
  • Honey1 tbspoptional
  • Soy sauce1.5 tbspoptional
  • Sesame oil1 tspoptional

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Steps

  1. 1

    Fry the tofu slabs in vegetable oil until crisp on both sides.

    8 min

  2. 2

    Stir in the garlic and fry briefly.

    1 min

  3. 3

    Add the hot sauce, honey, and soy sauce.

    1 min

  4. 4

    Simmer until the sauce coats the tofu.

    3 min

  5. 5

    Drizzle with sesame oil.

    1 min

  6. 6

    Top with the scallions.

    1 min

  7. 7

    Serve with steamed rice.

    1 min

Cook’s note. Press the tofu 10 minutes in a towel first so it fries crisp, not soggy.

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