Sautéed Korean-Style Spicy Tofu Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Firm tofu cubes tossed in a vibrant, spicy gochujang sauce with crisp vegetables for a quick and satisfying Korean-inspired vegan stir fry. This Korean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Ingredients

• 14 oz (400g) firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 large carrot, julienned
• 3 stalks scallions, sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until smooth.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz firm tofu cubes and sauté for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until all sides are golden brown and crispy.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 sliced medium green bell pepper, and 1 large julienned carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Pour the prepared gochujang sauce over the tofu and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the tofu.
5. Step 5: Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, sprinkle 3 sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.