Korean-Style Spicy Tofu Stir Fry with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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A vibrant vegan stir fry featuring firm tofu in a spicy gochujang sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for an authentic Korean kick. This Korean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu, vegetable oil, garlic cloves 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz block, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes firm tofu
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup water
3, thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tsp sesame 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 firm tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl. Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Step 4: Return the tofu to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp sesame oil. Garnish with 3 sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.