Spicy Korean Tofu
Spicy Korean Tofu - quick and easy Korean braised tofu with chili powder, garlic, soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil. This Korean side dish (banchan) is healthy and delicious.
Servings: 3
Calories: 121kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz (450g) firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon oil
Sauce:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 stalk green onion stem removed and cut into small rounds
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Korean red chili power
- 1 red chili seeded, pounded with mortar and pestle, optional
- 1 teaspoon white sesame
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- Cut the tofu into rectangle shapes, about 1/4-inch (5mm) thickness. Pat dry with paper towels. Mix all the ingredients in the Sauce together. Set aside.
- Heat up a non-stick skillet on medium heat and add the oil. When the oil is heated, add the tofu and pan fry until brown on both sides. Add the sauce to the skillet and lower the heat. Simmer the tofu until the sauce reduces but still somewhat wet. Turn the tofu over to simmer on both sides.
- Transfer to a serving platter and top with chopped scallions. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 3grams | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.7g | Protein: 2.8g | Fat: 10.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 455mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4.3g