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
Fry the tofu slabs in vegetable oil until crisp on both sides.
8 min
- 2
Stir in the garlic and fry briefly.
1 min
- 3
Add the hot sauce, honey, and soy sauce.
1 min
- 4
Simmer until the sauce coats the tofu.
3 min
- 5
Drizzle with sesame oil.
1 min
- 6
Top with the scallions.
1 min
- 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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