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Korean BBQ Popcorn Tofu Bites

An easy tofu snack that is spicy, crispy and super addictive!
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Fusion, Korean
Keyword: quick, tofu
Servings: 2

Equipment

  • 1 Frying Pan

Ingredients

  • 450 g Firm Tofu
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black salt

Spicy Sauce

  • 1/2 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tsp gochugaru
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp water

Toppings

  • Toasted Sesame Seeds

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.
  • Panfry or air fry the tofu pieces with a splash of olive oil until crispy.
  • Prepare the sauce by mixing the ingredients together. Add the sauce into the pan and mix with the fried tofu pieces until the sauce thickens and reduces. The dish should be sticky and not dry. Add more water if required.
  • Add toasted sesame seeds and give it a good mix. Serve in wraps, tacos, sandwiches, rice bowls or just eat it as a snack!

Notes

  1. For a gluten free version, replace gochujang with a regular chilli paste and replace soy sauce with tamari. 
  2. You can replace rice wine vinegar with mirin or white vinegar. 
  3. This recipe will work if the tofu is pan fried, air fried, or deep fried. I have yet to try baking it to achieve optimal crispiness.