Cool silken tofu topped with a spicy Korean sauce of garlic chives, gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil. A light no-cook appetizer or side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 10 minutesTotal time: 25 minutesServings: 4 servingsDifficulty: Easy

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This Korean-style tofu dish is spring on a plate: silky-soft tofu topped with a fresh, punchy sauce of garlic chives, gochujang, and sesame. Light and refreshing, it makes a wonderful appetizer or side dish.

Ingredients

  • 400 g (14 oz) silken or soft tofu
  • 100 g (3 1/2 oz) fresh garlic chives (or scallions)
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the tofu into slices about 1 cm (1/2 inch) thick, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let stand for 5 minutes to draw out excess water.
  2. Wash the chives and cut into short lengths. Place in a bowl with the gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and garlic, and mix well.
  3. Arrange the tofu slices on a plate, spoon the chive sauce evenly over the top, and serve.

Tips

  • Adjust the amount of gochujang to your preferred heat level.
  • For extra crunch and aroma, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the dish just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 150 per serving | Protein: 8 g | Carbs: 6 g | Fat: 9 g

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