Recipe: Korean Fried Tofu
Sticky, salty and a little bit sweet is how to describe this finger-licking Korean Fried Tofu.
Based on the famous Korean fried chicken recipe made with gochujang chilli paste. Firm tofu makes the perfect substitute giving texture and bite and allowing the delicious sticky sauce to shine. Served with fresh salty lime Asian slaw and rice.
What is gochujang chilli paste?
Gochujang is a sweet, spicy, fermented condiment made from chilli powder, glutinous rice, fermented soybeans, barley malt powder and salt.
What is gochujang chill paste used for?
The Paste is used in a huge variety of Korean recipes, from well-known restaurant favourites such as bibimbap and the aforementioned Korean fried chicken (also known as KFC), but it is also hugely popular in soups, salads, stews and for purposes such as marinating or using in a baste.
Where can I buy gochujang chilli paste?
Asian grocery stores or online (see bottom of post for links to online shops). Make sure to check the chilli heat level before purchasing!
Alcohol pairing suggestion:
Beer: cold Pale Ale, I.P.A or a crisp light lager
White Wine: Sauvignon Blanc, unoaked Chardonnay
Korean Fried Tofu
Ingredients
Crispy Tofu
- 250 g firm tofu cut into 6 pieces
- Vegetable or sunflower oil for frying
- 4 tbsp cornflour
- Salt
- 1/2 cup rice
Gochujang Sauce
- 1 small garlic clove crushed
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 1 Tbsp Korean gochujang chilli paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
Asian Slaw
- 200 gm Napa cabbage also called Chinese cabbage1 small carrot
- 1 spring onion
- 2 tsp of lime juice
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fish sauce
Instructions
- Cook rice.
- Prepare coleslaw: cut cabbage into thin strips, grate carrot on the large grater side, slice spring onion, add lime, fish sauce and sesame oil. Toss and place in the fridge until needed.
- Cut tofu into 6 even pieces. Coat in cornflour and fry in oil until lightly browned and crispy.
- While the tofu is frying, combine all Korean sauce ingredients in a saucepan and heat gently until sauce is bubbling and smooth. Remove immediately from the heat.
- Submerge fried tofu in the sauce and coat well. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Serve tofu in a bowl with rice and coleslaw.
Where to source ingredients:
Korean gochujang paste can be found in most large supermarkets, Amazon or online at:
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