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Korean BBQ Tofu Bowls

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
These Korean BBQ Tofu Bowls are filled with crispy, tangy gochujang bbq tofu served over green onion & lime rice. Add veggies for the perfect dinner!
4.80 from 10 ratings

Ingredients

FOR THE TOFU

  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari for GF
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger diced
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch plus more for tofu
  • 1 block extra firm tofu drained and pressed
  • oil for frying
  • sesame seeds for serving

FOR GREEN ONION LIME RICE

  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 lime juice and zest
  • 3 green onions chopped

Instructions
 

  • Add the rice and water to a pan and bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat and simmer until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Right before serving add lime juice, lime zest and half of the green onions. Toss to combine.
  • Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic and ginger to a sauce pan. Combine corn starch and 2 tablespoons of water in small bowl. Once the sauce is boiling, add the corn starch slurry, lower heat and simmer until thickened. Remove from the heat and trasfer to a bowl.*
  • Cut the pressed tofu into squares and toss with corn starch. Heat some oil in a skillet and add the tofu. Cook until all sides are lightly browned.
  • Add half of the sauce to the skillet and cook on low until the tofu is coated and the sauce starts to caramelize - be sure not to overcook as the sugar in the sauce can burn.
  • To serve add rice to 4 bowls and top with the tofu. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and the remaining green onion. Serve the remaining sauce on the side.**

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Notes

*You want to be sure to remove the sauce from the pan so it doesn't continue cooking.
**I like to serve the extra sauce over steamed veggies.
Calories: 453kcal, Carbohydrates: 63g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1227mg, Potassium: 415mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 20g, Iron: 2mg
Cuisine: asian, korean
Course: Main Course
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