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Sticky Baked Korean BBQ Tofu Bites

Ashley
These sticky baked Korean BBQ tofu bites are battered and baked until golden brown and crispy, slathered in the most delicious Korean inspired BBQ sauce, then baked again until they’re extra sticky-icky-good. Serve on skewers for a delicious snack, or with rice and veggies for a protein-packed meal!
5 from 22 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch/Dinner, Main, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Korean-Inspired
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Crispy Baked Tofu:

  • 1 16-ounce super firm block of tofu
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Gochugaru chile flakes, optional
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • Cooking oil spray

Korean-Inspired BBQ Sauce:

  • ¼ cup low sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • ¼ cup low sodium vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup Gochujang
  • 2-3 TBS coconut sugar
  • 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 TBS fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 TBS rice wine vinegar
  • 1 TBS cornstarch mixed with 1 TBS water
  • 1 TBS chili garlic sauce, optional
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper

For Serving:

  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Thinly sliced green onion
  • White rice, for serving, optional

Gochujang Ranch

  • ½ cup Vegan mayo
  • ¼ cup Non-dairy milk, unflavored and unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dried chives, optional
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspooon Fresh cracked black pepper, plus more to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F
  • Using your hands, tear the pressed tofu into bite-sized pieces. Place the tofu in a large bowl with the broth, gently tossing until the cubes are coated. Sprinkle in the cornstarch, salt, gochugaru flakes (if using), and pepper. Continue to toss until the tofu pieces are coated in the seasoned cornstarch.
  • Transfer the tofu bites onto a parchment paper lined baking tray and spray with a bit of oil. Bake on the middle rack of the oven until they're a light golden-brown and start to crisp around the edges, 20 to 30 minutes, flipping and spraying the other side with oil halfway through. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
  • While your tofu bites are in the oven, get started on the Korean BBQ sauce.
  • In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add tamari, gochujang, coconut sugar, garlic, ginger, rice wine vinegar, cornstarch mixture, chili garlic sauce, toasted sesame oil, and black pepper. Whisk to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer until it thickens and reduces in size about a third, about 5 to 7 minutes, whisking often.
  • Toss the baked tofu pieces with the sauce, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Place the tofu bites back into the oven until caramelized and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Once the tofu bites are done baking, remove from the oven and sprinkle them with toasted sesame seeds and chopped fresh green onion. Let cool about 5 minutes before serving.

Gochujang Ranch

  • Mix all the ingredients for the gochujang ranch in a bowl until combined. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
  • The gochujang ranch will keep in the fridge for about 5 to 7 days when stored in an airtight container. Be sure to give it a good stir before using, as some separation may occur.
  • ENJOY!
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