Spicy Korean-Style Tofu Stir Fry with Garlic and Sesame

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Crispy pan-fried tofu tossed in a vibrant spicy garlic sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and scallions for an easy Korean-inspired vegan meal. This Korean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 30 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 14 oz firm tofu into 1-inch cubes. Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and 2 tbsp water. Pour this sauce into the skillet with garlic and cook for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
  4. Step 4: Return crispy tofu to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the spicy sauce. Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil and stir in 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Add 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with steamed rice or vegetables.

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