Tofu is a healthy food option and is made from soy milk. It is soft, smooth and firm, which makes it very similar to our Indian paneer. This Korean tofu recipe is a great recipe to make for parties as an appetiser or main dish. It has a spicy flavour to it which will activate your taste buds. The main ingredients used are tofu, sugar, sesame oil and chilli powder. Tofu is rich in fibre, protein and it is low on calories. It helps to lower bad cholesterol and thus, aids heart health. Korean recipes are famous for being lip-smacking and if you are a fan of this cuisine, then you will love this recipe. You can savour this recipe as a snack or have it for dinner. Do try this recipe, rate it and let us know how it turned out to be.
Ingredients of Korean Tofu
- 2 cup cubed tofu
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 4 tablespoon chopped spring onions
- 1 tablespoon red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 de seeded,crushed to paste red chilli
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- salt as required
How to make Korean Tofu
Step 1 Prepare the sauceIn a bowl, mix sugar, spring onions, garlic, chilli powder, red chilli paste, sesame seeds, sesame oil, water and salt. Keep the sauce aside.
Step 2 Pan fry the tofuIn a pan, heat vegetable oil on medium heat. After the oil gets heated, add the tofu and fry it in the pan from all the sides. After it becomes slightly brown, add the prepared sauce in the pan and mix the sauce with tofu.
Step 3 ServeSimmer the tofu till the time the sauce reduces and becomes a little dense. Keep turning the tofu in between so that it simmers from both sides. After it is cooked, transfer it to a bowl and serve.
