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a bowl of bright red grown tofu with rice, and gochujang sriracha and a tofu pack behind it

Easy spicy Gochujang tofu recipe

This vegan recipe for spicy gochujang grated tofu offers a quick and delightful Korean-inspired dish that can be prepared in just 20 minutes. With the unique flavors of gochujang and a mix of grated tofu, onions, carrots, and sweet peppers, this spicy and protein-rich creation becomes a complete and satisfying meal when served with rice or various veggie side dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 c chopped onion about 1 small onion
  • 1/2 tsp salt + more to taste
  • 1/2 c shredded carrots about 8-10 baby carrots or 1-2 large carrots
  • 2-4 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium sweet pepper or 4 small sweet peppers (about 1/4 cup thinly chopped)
  • 1 lb extra firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp gochujaru powder
  • 1/8 c Weak Knees Gochujang Sriracha
  • chopped green onion, toasted sesame seeds, and/or cilantro to garnish optional!

Instructions
 

  • If you want to serve this alongside rice, start the rice right before preparing the ingredients for the tofu, as it will take a similar time to cook.
  • Chop the onion and sweet peppers, and use either a cheese grater or a food processor with a grater attachment to shred the tofu and carrots.
  • Heat the sesame oil over medium heat in a skillet or wok.
  • Add the chopped onion and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, sautéing for approximately 2 minutes until the onion becomes slightly translucent.
  • Add the grated carrots to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add the chopped garlic and sweet peppers to the mix, combine them with the sautéed ingredients, and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Incorporate the grated tofu into the skillet and continue sautéing for about 10 minutes until the tofu begins to dry out and take on a golden brown color.
  • Evenly sprinkle the gochujaru pepper powder over the tofu, then add the gochujang sriracha to the mix.
  • Stir everything well with a spatula, and sauté for an extra 2 minutes to allow the heat to penetrate the dish.
  • Taste the dish and add salt to suit your preferences, if desired.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, and/or toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation (optional!)