Dubu Gangjeong (Crispy Sweet and Spicy Fried Tofu Bites)
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Ingredients
- 500 g extra firm tofu
- 4 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tbsp gochujang paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 384 kcal
- Protein
- 21.1 g
- Carbohydrate
- 19.7 g
- of which sugars
- 8.1 g
- Fat
- 24.8 g
- of which saturates
- 2.8 g
- Fibre
- 2.5 g
- Salt
- 0.91 g
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Method
- 1
Toss the tofu cubes in the cornflour to coat.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan and fry the tofu for 6-8 minutes, turning, until golden and crisp on all sides, then drain on a plate.
- 3
Mix the gochujang, soy sauce, sugar and garlic with 2 tablespoons water in the pan and simmer for 1-2 minutes until syrupy.
- 4
Return the tofu to the pan and toss to coat in the glossy sauce.
- 5
Scatter with toasted sesame seeds and serve hot with rice.
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