Stir-Fried Spicy Korean Tofu with Vegetables

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

Firm tofu stir-fried with crunchy vegetables in a spicy gochujang sauce, delivering a satisfying and flavorful vegetarian Korean-inspired dish. This Korean-inspired Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, vegetable oil, gochujang (Korean chili paste) 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 block, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes firm tofu
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup julienned carrots
• 1 cup, mixed colors sliced bell pepper
• 3 stalks thinly sliced green onions
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Press and drain 14 oz firm tofu, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Pat dry with paper towels.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add tofu cubes and cook, turning occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until all sides turn golden and slightly crispy.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 2 tbsp water, mixing well to coat the tofu evenly with the spicy sauce.
5. Step 5: Add 1 cup julienned carrots and 1 cup sliced bell pepper, tossing and stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir-fry. Garnish with 3 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.