Crispy Gochujang Korean Tofu

Aya Thompson

Aya Thompson

May 11, 2026 • 12 min read

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Crispy Gochujang Korean Tofu

"Learn how to make Crispy Gochujang Korean Tofu with this easy step-by-step recipe."

Learn how to make Crispy Gochujang Korean Tofu with this easy step-by-step recipe.

Conclusion

I hope you enjoy making this Crispy Gochujang Korean Tofu. It's one of my favorite recipes!

Ingredients

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
  • Calories: 192 kcal
  • Sugar: 11 g
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 8 g

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Drain and press tofu, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a bowl, toss tofu cubes first with 1 tbsp tamari, then with 1 tbsp cornstarch, then with breadcrumbs until coated.
  3. Place tofu on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer, not touching. Bake for 25 minutes.
  4. Turn off oven and let tofu sit inside for 5 more minutes. Remove and cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, for the sauce: whisk all sauce ingredients except the cornstarch/water slurry in a small pot.
  6. Whisk 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tsp water. Add slurry to the pot and heat over low-medium, whisking, until bubbling and thickened. Remove from heat.
  7. Toss the baked tofu with half the sauce in a bowl. Serve with rice and veggies, with extra sauce on the side.

Recipe Details

Perfect for Lunch

Crispy Gochujang Korean Tofu

Crispy Gochujang Korean Tofu

Learn how to make Crispy Gochujang Korean Tofu with this easy step-by-step recipe.

5 min
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
4
Servings
150
Calories

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1

Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Drain and press tofu, then cut into 1-inch cubes.

2

In a bowl, toss tofu cubes first with 1 tbsp tamari, then with 1 tbsp cornstarch, then with breadcrumbs until coated.

3

Place tofu on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer, not touching. Bake for 25 minutes.

4

Turn off oven and let tofu sit inside for 5 more minutes. Remove and cool for 5 minutes.

5

Meanwhile, for the sauce: whisk all sauce ingredients except the cornstarch/water slurry in a small pot.

6

Whisk 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tsp water. Add slurry to the pot and heat over low-medium, whisking, until bubbling and thickened. Remove from heat.

7

Toss the baked tofu with half the sauce in a bowl. Serve with rice and veggies, with extra sauce on the side.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

300 calories Calories
15g Protein
10g Fat
34g Carbs
325mg Sodium

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