Korean Spicy Marinated Tofu
Korean Spicy Marinated Tofu is tofu marinated in a Korean sweet and spicy sauce inspired by the popular Yangnyeom (means spicy sauce) flavor. This recipe is made under 10 minutes and is perfect for vegetarians!
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 122kcal
Ingredients
- 1 silken tofu
- 1 green onion
- 2 garlic grated
- 1.5 tablespoon gochugaru (korean red pepper flakes)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1.5 tablespoon fish sauce or sub with soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice green onions and grate garlic.
- To make the sauce, combine gochugaru, honey, fish sauce (or soy sauce), sesame oil, sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and grated garlic until well combined.
- Boil silken tofu for in boiling water for 2 minutes.
- Strain the tofu well so the water doesn’t get into the sauce.
- In a airtight container, add tofu and your sauce on top. Marinate for at least 1 hour to overnight for the best flavor. Enjoy with hot rice!
Notes
Expert Tips
- Drain thoroughly: Make sure to strain the tofu completely after boiling. Any leftover water can dilute the marinade and weaken the flavor.
- Handle tofu gently: Silken tofu is delicate, so slice and transfer it carefully to avoid breaking it before or after boiling.
- If you have extra time, marinating the tofu overnight makes the tofu extra delicious. The flavor penetrates into the tofu and makes it saltier & sweeter.
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1160mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1841IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg