{"id":"892ddb21-94a2-4fc8-9cf3-491c3649e6fe","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/892ddb21-94a2-4fc8-9cf3-491c3649e6fe","source_url":"https://pinchofyum.com/sticky-gochujang-tofu-with-herbs-and-peanuts","title":"Sticky Gochujang Tofu with Peanuts and Herbs","description":"Max flavor, minimal effort! This Gochujang Tofu is a beauty. Crispy golden tofu bathed in a 5-ingredient sauce that is spicy, sweet, tangy, and so delicious.","servings":3,"servings_text":"3","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT40M","image_url":"https://pinchofyum.com/tachyon/Gochujang-Tofu-in-Bowl-Square.jpg?fit=225%2C225","ingredients":[{"text":"1 16-ounce block extra firm tofu – ideally the kind that comes vacuum-packed","item":"block extra firm tofu – ideally the kind that comes vacuum-packed","quantity":1,"unit":"16-ounce"},{"text":"1 tablespoon avocado oil","item":"avocado oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoons cornstarch","item":"cornstarch","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and pepper to taste","item":"kosher salt, and pepper to taste","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 tablespoons gochujang sauce (see note 1)","item":"gochujang sauce","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"see note 1"},{"text":"2 tablespoons sesame oil","item":"sesame oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons soy sauce","item":"soy sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons peanut butter","item":"peanut butter","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1-2 tablespoons water as needed","item":"water as needed","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Rice","item":"Rice"},{"text":"Cilantro, green onion, and/or peanuts as a garnish","item":"Cilantro, green onion, and/or peanuts as a garnish"},{"text":"Cucumber, or other veggies for the bowl","item":"Cucumber, or other veggies for the bowl"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Press the tofu a few times with paper towels (if you use the vacuum-packed kind, this is hardly necessary at all – yay!). Tear the tofu into rough chunks."},{"number":2,"text":"Put the tofu chunks in a nonstick square baking dish, or a sheet pan lined with parchment. Add the oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper directly to the pan; shake or toss to coat."},{"number":3,"text":"Bake tofu for 15 minutes. Give it a shake or stir to rotate the pieces. Then bake for another 10 minutes. (Total bake time: 25 minutes.)"},{"number":4,"text":"While baking is happening, shake up the sauce ingredients in a jar until smooth."},{"number":5,"text":"Pour just enough sauce over the tofu to coat; toss to combine. Return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, checking every so often to prevent burning, until golden brown."},{"number":6,"text":"Remove the pan from the oven and toss with a fresh drizzle of sauce. Serve with rice and a vegetable, and top with chopped peanuts, cilantro, green onion, and any remaining sauce. SO GOOD!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T18:10:27.16594+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T18:10:27.16594+00:00"}