Sticky Gochujang Tofu w/Peanut Noodles

Name: Sticky Gochujang Tofu w/Peanut Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 400g extra firm tofu; 1 tbsp corn flour; 1 tsp sea salt; 1 tsp pepper; 2 tbsp oil; 3 tbsp gochujang; 2 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce); 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp garlic, minced; 1 tsp ginger powder; 1/4 cup water; 250g noodles of choice; 1/2 cup natural peanut butter; 1 tbsp chilli oil; 2 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp sugar; 3/4 cup noodle water; Spring onion; Sesame seeds

9 steps

Prep:10minCook:15min

Tofu Recipe Series Episode 2: Sticky Gochujang Tofu w/Peanut Noodles If you love peanut noodles and you love gochujang... oh and if you also love tofu, then this easy noodle recipe is the recipe for you! The sticky gochujang tofu is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. And you know you can't go wrong with peanut butter noodles. Save this easy tofu recipe and send it to someone who loves noodles

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:12:16 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories679.6 kcal (34%)

Total Fat34.7 g (50%)

Carbs65.9 g (25%)

Sugars9.3 g (10%)

Protein28.4 g (57%)

Sodium959 mg (48%)

Fiber6.9 g (25%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Tear tofu into bite size pieces and toss in the cornflour, salt and pepper

Step 2

Bring pan to medium/high heat with the oil and fry tofu until golden and crispy then remove pan and place to the side

Step 3

Mix all the gochujang sauce ingredients together and then add them to the pan on medium heat. Allow to simmer for 5 or so minutes until sauce is sticky and thick

Step 4

Toss the tofu back in and sauté for 2 -3 minutes then leave aside

Step 5

Heat up water in a pot, preparing to boil noodles

Step 6

Meanwhile add all the noodle ingredients excluding the noodles to a large bowl

Step 7

Boil the noodles to packet instructions and drain but reserve 3/4 cup noodle water. Add that noodle water to your bowl with the rest of the noodle ingredients and whisk to combine

Step 8

Toss in the drained noodles, mix well then assemble your dish staring with the noodles at the bottom and the tofu on top.

Step 9

Garnish with sesame and spring onion