Spicy Honey Butter Tofu
Appetizer, Snack

Spicy Honey Butter Tofu

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This Korean Inspired Tofu dish is subtly sweet, buttery with a kick of spice and is the perfect sharing appetizer or snack any day!

Spicy Honey Butter Tofu made in 30 minutes!

This stir fried tofu dish is inspired by the famous Korean Honey Butter flavoured potato chips that is sweet with a distinct flavour of creamy butter. However, this dish has a spicy twist to it that makes it hot and addictive!

How to Veganize Honey & Butter

Honey Butter Tofu

There are simple substitutes you can make to make this vegan:

  • Maple Syrup instead of Honey
  • Vegan Butter instead of Butter

What else you need:

  • Gochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes)
  • Extra firm tofu
  • Corn starch
  • Seasonings: salt, black pepper, onion & garlic powders
  • Garnish: vegan mayo, toasted sesame seeds, scallions

Can I make this gluten free?

Absolutely – simple swap out the soy sauce for a gluten free version, or tamari, coconut aminos.

This recipe is meal prep friendly too.

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Spicy Honey Butter Tofu

This Korean Inspired Tofu dish is subtly sweet, buttery with a kick of spice and is the perfect sharing appetizer or snack any day!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Fusion, Korean
Keyword: tofu, tofu recipes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 200 g extra firm tofu
  • 1.5 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt

Spicy Honey Butter Sauce

  • 1/2 tbsp vegan butter
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru (adjust according to spice tolerance)
  • 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
  • splash of water

Garnish

  • vegan mayo
  • 1 tsp white sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp black sesame seeds
  • chopped scallions

Instructions

  • (OPTIONAL) Freeze tofu overnight. Thaw it in the refrigerator for a few hours or microwaves for a minute.
  • Tear up the tofu into pieces and coat it with the dry mixture – corn starch, seasonings and salt.
  • Panfry or air fry the tofu pieces with a splash of olive oil until crispy (or any other oil of your choice).
  • Add vegan butter to a pan and as it melts, add gochugaru. Follow up with soy sauce, maple syrup and give it a good mix.
  • Add a splash of water, the fried tofu and coat until evenly combined. The dish should be sticky and not dry. Add more water if required.
  • Add vegan mayp, toasted sesame seeds, scallions and give it a good mix. Serve in wraps, tacos, sandwiches, rice bowls or just eat it as a snack!

Notes

  1. Make this gluten free by swapping out the soy sauce for a gluten free version, or tamari / coconut aminos.Â