Grilled Tofu with Gochujang Glaze and Rice
Firm tofu grilled to perfection and glazed with a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce. Served with fluffy rice for a satisfying vegetarian lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 block Firm tofu, pressed
- 3 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Cooked rice
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
- 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Cut the 1 block of firm tofu, pressed, into 1.27 cm thick slices.
- 2In a medium bowl, whisk together the 3 tablespoons of gochujang, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and 2 cloves of garlic, minced, until well combined.
- 3Place the tofu slices on a plate and brush both sides generously with the gochujang glaze mixture.
- 4Preheat your grill to medium heat, which is about 175°C to about 205°C (175°C to 200°C).
- 5Carefully place the glazed tofu slices onto the preheated grill. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the tofu is heated through and has developed slightly charred grill marks.
- 6Serve the grilled tofu immediately alongside the 4 cups of cooked rice.
- 7Garnish the dish with the 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds and the 2 stalks of green onions, chopped.
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