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5-minute Peanut Gochujang Tofu

This flavourful silken tofu dish drenched in a creamy peanut gochujang sauce is the perfect protein packed meal when paired with rice and noodles!
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese, Fusion, Korean
Keyword: gochujang, peanut butter, silken tofu, soft tofu, tofu recipes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 block silken tofu 300g
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 tsp gochugaru
  • 1/2 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp sweetener
  • 1 tbsp spring onions
  • 1.5 tbsp sesame oil

Garnish

  • chili oil
  • crushed peanuts
  • spring onions

Instructions

  • Pat the silken tofu dry to remove excess moisture.
  • In a small bowl, add gochugaru and spring onions. Heat up sesame oil and pour over the aromatics.
  • Whisk together the peanut butter, gochujang, light soy sauce, rice vinegar and sweetener. Add a little warm water (a teaspoon at a time) if you need to thin the sauce to your preferred consistency.
  • Place the tofu on a plate, pour over the spicy peanut gochujang sauce.
  • Top with chili oil, chopped green onions, and crushed peanuts.
  • Serve over cooked rice or noodles for a complete meal. You can also add on sauteed greens on the side.