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Tofu Bulgogi

Savory Tofu Bulgogi: Your Quick Vegan Dinner Delight

Tofu Bulgogi delivers a burst of sweet and savory flavors in a quick vegan dish that's perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 213

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin
  • 1 small Grated Onion
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Tofu
  • 14 ounces Extra Firm Tofu
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • bowl
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Tofu Bulgogi
  1. Wrap the extra-firm tofu in clean paper towels and place a heavy skillet on top to press out excess moisture for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Combine low sodium soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, grated onion, minced garlic, and salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk until well mixed.
  3. Tear the pressed tofu into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  4. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat and add torn tofu pieces, browning them for about 3 minutes on each side.
  5. Pour sauce over browned tofu and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing sauce to absorb.
  6. Transfer Tofu Bulgogi to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 20mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for 2 months.

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