Spicy Gochujang Tomato Tofu

19g protein · 30 min · 491 kcal

Spicy Gochujang Tomato Tofu

A spicy, umami and slightly sweet sauce coats chewy tofu pieces, cooked to golden perfection. This dish is super flavourful and made with only 7 ingredients, perfect as a quick weeknight meal or a lazy weekend dinner.

30 min3 servings491 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 11.287 oz firm tofu
  • 1/4 cup gochujang
  • 5 garlic clove
  • 3 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp light brown sugar
  • 3 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the rice according to the package instructions.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat and cook the tofu until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, mix the gochujang, garlic, soy sauce, and sugar in a bowl. Set aside.

  4. 4

    When the tofu is golden, transfer it to a plate. Add the tomatoes to the now-empty pan, and cook for 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the sauce and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Stir in the tofu, then serve alongside the warm rice. Garnish as desired, and enjoy!

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