Crispy Fried Tofu with Gochugaru Sauce

A super easy recipe for deliciously crispy fried tofu served with a sweet and flavourful gochugaru sauce.

You will need:

For the crispy tofu

• 360g firm tofu

• 5-6 tsp cornstarch

• 5-6 tbsp sunflower/vegetable oil for frying

For the sauce

• 1 tsp chopped garlic

• 1 tsp chopped ginger

• 1 green onion, sliced

• 1 1/2 tsp gochugaru

• 2 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp white sesame seeds

• 1 tsp black sesame seeds

• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 1/2 tsp brown/light brown/demerara sugar

• 2 tsp light soy sauce

• 60-70 ml water

How to:

1. Slice the tofu, then coat it in the cornstarch

2. Heat the oil on medium heat in a skillet

3. Fry the tofu on both sides for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown

4. Remove the tofu from the pan and leave it to dry on a few sheets of kitchen roll/paper

5. Heat up the sesame oil in a different pan,

6. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for a few seconds

7. Add the gochugaru, salt, pepper and sesame seeds

8. Mix lightly then add the water

9. Simmer for a couple of minutes then add the soy sauce and the spring onion

10. Simmer for a further 2-3 minutes

11. Mix a teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of water and add this mixture to the pan

12. Mix well and simmer for a further few seconds

13. Remove the pan from the stove and transfer the sauce to a small bowl/ramekin

14. You can serve the tofu by dipping it into the sauce or by pouring the sauce over the tofu, coating it completely

15. Serve this with rice or noodles or as a side dish

16. Enjoy!

    
    

Crispy on the outside, and fluffy in the middle - it's a delicious dish to enjoy either on its own or as a side.

• These delicious crispy tofu slices are best served straight after preparation, but, if need be, they can be stored in the fridge until the following day and warmed up in either the oven or microwave oven for a couple of minutes.

• Ideally, use cornstarch, but if plain flour is the only option available in the house, you can still use it, just bear in mind that the results will not be as evenly crispy.

  
  

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