Crispy Sweet-and-Spicy Tofu recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Tofu is fried or pan-fried until crisp, then coated in a spicy-sweet sauce. It’s great with rice and also makes a tasty snack for a hungry afternoon.
Side dishes · 25 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 312g serving): 491.7 kcal · protein 17.9g · carbohydrate 57.3g · fat 22.1g · sodium 1049.4mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Drain the tofu thoroughly so the starch coats it evenly and there’s less splattering in the pan.
Tips: The sauce thickens quickly if reduced for too long, so toss in the tofu and coat it briefly.
Tips: The crisp texture is best right after the dish is finished.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Tofu — 180 g
- Potato starch — 3 Tbsp
- Cooking oil — 1 Tbsp
- Gochujang — 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce — 1 tsp
- Rice syrup — 1 Tbsp
- Ketchup — 1 Tbsp
- Garlic — 1 tsp
- Sesame seeds — 1 tsp
- Water — 2 Tbsp