Sweet chili tofu bites are crispy tofu cubes coated in a sticky, spicy-sweet glaze made from gochujang and sweet chili sauce. Tossed with crunchy peanuts and walnuts, and garnished with spring onion and sesame seeds, these addictive bites deliver bold flavor and texture in every mouthful.

Try this recipe from W Table.

Ingredients:

  • 1 block tofu (300 grams)
  • handful peanuts and walnuts
  • 1 stalk spring onion
  • sesame seeds
  • Batter ingredients
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • salt
  • black pepper

Sauce ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cooking wine
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

(Serves 2)

Instructions:

Cut the tofu into 2-centimeter cubes, season with salt and black pepper, and pat dry with a paper towel.

Roughly chop the peanuts and walnuts, and finely chop the chives. In a bowl, mix all sauce ingredients until well combined.

Coat the tofu pieces evenly with the batter. In a pan, heat a generous amount of cooking oil, then fry the tofu until golden brown. Drain excess oil on a wire rack or paper towels.

In a pan, heat the sauce ingredients over medium heat for about 2 minutes until it thickens. Add the fried tofu, chopped peanuts, and walnuts, and toss to coat evenly. Transfer the chili tofu bites to a plate and garnish with spring onion and sesame seeds.

[Source: W table]


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