Crispy Korean-Style Spicy Tofu Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

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Golden tofu cubes stir-fried with a spicy-sweet gochujang glaze and crisp vegetables for a satisfying vegetarian dish. This Korean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz block, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes extra firm tofu
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp honey
3 minced garlic cloves
1 medium, thinly sliced green bell pepper
1 medium, julienned carrot
2 chopped scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz extra firm tofu cubes and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until all sides are golden and crispy.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, and 3 minced garlic cloves until smooth.
Step 3: Add 1 sliced green bell pepper and 1 julienned carrot to the skillet and stir-fry with the tofu for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 4: Pour the gochujang sauce over the tofu and vegetables, stirring continuously for 2 minutes until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 chopped scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.