Pan-Seared Korean Spicy Tofu with Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

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Golden pan-seared tofu cubes tossed in a vibrant spicy Korean sauce, garnished with fresh scallions for a flavorful, protein-packed dish. This Korean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 25 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 250 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 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz block, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes extra-firm tofu
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp grated ginger
3 sliced thin scallions
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp honey
1 tsp for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Press and drain a 14 oz block of extra-firm tofu, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Add tofu cubes to the pan in a single layer and cook without stirring for 4 minutes until the bottoms are golden and crisp. Flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 tsp honey until smooth.
Step 4: Pour the spicy sauce over the tofu in the skillet and toss gently to coat. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the tofu evenly.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 3 sliced thin scallions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.