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Korean Gochujang Tofu Rice Bowl

Korean Gochujang Tofu Rice Bowl The caramelized tofu cubes glisten with glossy gochujang glaze that teases the palate with its addictive sweet-heat dance. Nutty brown rice forms the perfect canvas for crisp pickled radish and silky fried egg yolk that oozes into every crevice. Each mouthful is a symphony of contrasts: fiery and sweet, crunchy and velvety, delivering 18g plant protein per bowl.

Basic Information

20 minutes
Total Time
450
Calories
2
Servings

Ingredients

  • 300g soft tofu
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup pickled radish
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 scallion (chopped)

Directions

  1. Press tofu with weights for 15 mins, pat dry
  2. Cube tofu, pan-fry in sesame oil until golden
  3. Whisk gochujang, honey, vinegar into sauce
  4. Toss tofu in sauce until coated
  5. Fry eggs sunny-side up
  6. Assemble rice bowl with all components

Nutrition Facts per serving

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 18g
  • Vitamin K: 120% DV

TIP

Use Korean pear in sauce for authentic sweetness - replaces refined sugar