Spicy Gochujang Sesame Tofu

Ingredients:

400g extra firm TOFU
Scallions, finely chopped
2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
For the sauce:
1 tbsp (15ml) GOCHUJANG (Korean hot pepper paste)
1 tbsp (8g) sesame seeds
1 tbsp (15ml) regular soy sauce
1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil
½ tbsp (4g) cornstarch (or potato starch)
1 tsp (4g) white sugar (or brown sugar, maple syrup, honey)
½ tsp (1g) GOCHUGARU (Korean chili pepper)
½ cup (125ml) cold water

Directions:

1. Remove the TOFU from the package and drain off any excess water. Then pat the TOFU dry with a disposable towel to remove all moisture. Cut the TOFU into approximately 1 cm thick rectangles. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix the above sauce ingredients well. Set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the TOFU pieces. Do not overcrowd the pan: if you are using a smaller pan, you may need to fry in two batches.
4. Fry the TOFU for 5-7 minutes on each side (until golden brown).
5. When the TOFU is golden brown on both sides, pour the sauce in a circular motion (so that the TOFU is covered in sauce).
6. Stir the sauce to thicken (about 30 seconds). Then carefully stir the TOFU pieces into the sauce.
7. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve.

Yield: 2 servings
Recipe: christieathome.com