These these sweet and spicy Korean tofu noodle bowls couldn't be easier to whip up, or more delicious! Dress some soba noodles and crispy pan-fried tofu cubes in gochujang sauce, serve it up with pineapple chunks and kimchi, then dig in.
Course:
Entree
Cuisine:
American, korean
Servings: 4
Calories: 633 kcal
Author: Alissa
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9
ounces
dried soba noodles*
For the Sauce:
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1
cup
pineapple juice
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2
tablespoons
maple syrup
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2
tablespoons
soy sauce
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1
teaspoon
sesame oil
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2
garlic cloves,
minced
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3 to 4
tablespoons
gochujang
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2
cups
pineapple chunks
For the Crispy Tofu
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1
pound
extra firm tofu,
drained and pressed
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¼ to ⅓
cup
cornstarch
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about ¼ cup vegetable oil
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add soba noodles and cook according to package directions. Drain into a colander.
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Prepare sauce by stirring pineapple juice, maple syrup, soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic together in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and add 3 to 4 tablespoons of gochujang, to taste. Stir until gochujang is completely mixed in, then stir in the pineapple chunks. Lower heat and allow to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, while you prepare the tofu.
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Coat the bottom of a large nonstick skillet generously with oil and place over medium heat. Place the cornstarch into a medium bowl and add tofu. Toss to coat. Working in batches if needed, add tofu cubes in an even layer to the skillet. Cook for about 10 minutes, flipping a couple of times, until crispy on multiple sides. Transfer tofu to a paper towel-lined plate.
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Divide noodles into bowls. Top with tofu, sauce, kimchi, scallions and sesame seeds. Serve.
*If you don't have soba noodles on hand, I'm sure you could substitute another variety of noodle, like udon, ramen, or even spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Korean Tofu Noodle Bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 633
Calories from Fat 194
% Daily Value*
Fat 21.6g33%
Saturated Fat 4.2g21%
Sodium 1740mg73%
Potassium 562mg16%
Carbohydrates 96.3g32%
Fiber 5.4g22%
Sugar 29.6g33%
Protein 20.4g41%
Calcium 220mg22%
Iron 4.7mg26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.