Gochujang Tofu Stir Fry
We love, love Korean cuisine- this one is a play on the Korean flavors…
4 tablespoons Gochujang
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Mirin
1 teaspoon salt
Mix the ingredients in a small bowl and keep aside.
1 18 ounces firm tofu package, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 tablespoons corn starch
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup peanut oil
Transfer the tofu into a medium bowl, add the corn starch and salt. Mix well till all cubes are coated properly. Heat a frying pan with the peanut oil and brown the tofu on medium heat till all sides are golden brown. Drain on some paper towel and keep aside. Save the peanut oil for stir frying the veggies.
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cups Cremini or any mushroom of choice, slices
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
4 cups Chinese broccoli, or bok choy or spinach
3 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 teaspoons black sesame seeds
Heat a wok like pan with 2 tablespoons of the saved peanut oil. Add the onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté on high for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the red pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat. Add the greens and let them wilt and add the browned tofu and the gochujang sauce. Mix well and bring to a boil. Check for seasonings. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with jasmine rice.