Blackberry Gochujang Tofu – Vegan Richa

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Liven up your dinner rut with this easy 1 Pan 30 minute Blackberry Gochujang Tofu recipe – sweet, sour, fruity and spicy homemade takeout deliciousness! Served with rice, this one makes for a fantastic weeknight dinner. Try it tonight!

blackberry glazed tofu served over rice sprinkled with sesame seeds

Coming at you with a refreshing, unusual but delicious tofu recipe that will turn into a favorite in no time at all. Blackberry Gochujang Tofu. Pan-fried crispy tofu, coated with a sticky, spicy & sweet blackberry glaze! This is a true flavor bomb and thanks to the blackberry it has a beautiful deep purple color. Pluck those blackberries and make this easy sauce!

a bowl of blackberry gochujang tofu served over rice

Korean chili paste gochujang adds some heat to the glaze while maple syrup helps intensify the natural sweetness of the blackberries.  A small amount of cornstarch helps thicken the glaze while simmering.

overhead shot of blackberry gochujang sprinkled with sesame seeds and chopped green onions

You will love the slight tartness the berries add to the glaze! Serve this with rice or cauliflower rice or make lettuce wraps.

a bowl with blackberry gochujang served over rice

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Blackberry Gochujang Glazed Tofu

Liven up your dinner rut with with Blackberry Gochujang Tofu recioe – sweet, sour, fruity and spicy! Served with rice this one makes for a fantastic weeknight dinner. Try it tonight. 

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blackberry glazed tofu

Servings: 2

Calories: 190kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

For the tofu:

  • 8 ounces (230 g) firm or extra firm tofu pressed for at least 15 minutes then cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 – 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons oil

For the sauce:

  • 1/4 cup (59.15 ml) thick blackberry puree or blackberry juice
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar or use soy sauce/tamari

To garnish:

  • Green onions, sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Press and cube the tofu and add it to a bowl. Add salt, black pepper, and cornstarch and toss well to coat.

  • Heat up a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 teaspoon oil. Once the oil is hot, add the tofu and cook until it is crisp. Flip the tofu after 3 minutes or so and continue to cook until is golden on most of the edges. This will take anywhere from 7-10 minutes depending on your pan.

  • Then add the blackberry puree or juice, gochujang, garlic, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar in the center of the skillet. Mix really well. The mixture will start to bubble immediately as the pan is very hot.

  • Make sure to mix the gochujang into the blackberry and maple syrup mixture very well.

  • Toss the tofu in the sauce to coat. Once the mixture has thickened, 1 minute or so, take the pan off the heat.

  • Serve this tofu over rice or some greens topped with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Or add to lettuce wraps! Store refrigerated for upto 3 days.

Notes

This recipe is Nutfree. It is gluten-free with gluten-free Gochujang 
To make black berry purée, blend ripe blackberries, then strain through a large mesh strainer and use. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Blackberry Gochujang Glazed Tofu

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190
Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 300mg13%

Potassium 96mg3%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 56IU1%

Vitamin C 6mg7%

Calcium 164mg16%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients:

  • for the tofu, we need firm or extra firm tofu, pressed for at least 15 minutes and then cubed
  • before pan-frying the tofu, we coat it with salt, pepper and cornstarch
  • for the sauce, we mix blackberry puree with gochujang, garlic, maple syrup and balsamic vinegar. Balsamic compliments the blackberry flavor, use soy sauce for variation

Tips:

  • fry the tofu in a quality non-stick pan coated with a small amount of oil. Don’t touch the tofu once it hits the pan! Let it fry until they form a layer of golden crust. This makes them easier to flip and cook
  • if you cannot find gochujang, you can use sambal oelek instead
  • this recipe is Nutfree. Use gluten-free Gochujang to make gluten-free

How to make Blackberry Gochujang Tofu:

ingredients needed for making blackberry gochujang tofu

Press and cube the tofu and add it to a bowl. Add salt, black pepper, and cornstarch and toss well to coat.

tofu cubes in a small bowl

Heat up a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp oil. Once the oil is hot add the tofu and cook until it is crisp on most of the edges.

seasoned tofu cubes being fried in a pan

Flip the tofu after 3 minutes or so and continue to cook until is golden on most of the edges. This will take anywhere from 7-10 minutes depending on your pan.

coated tofu being fried in a pan until crispy

Then add the blackberry puree or juice, gochujang, garlic, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar in the center of the skillet. Mix really well. The mixture will start to bubble immediately as the pan is very hot.

fried tofu cubes being coated in blackberry sauce in a pan

Make sure to mix the gochujang into the blackberry and maple syrup mixture very well.
Toss the tofu in the sauce to coat. Once the mixture has thickened, around 1 minute take the pan off the heat.

Serve this tofu over rice or some greens topped with chopped green onions , sesame seeds. Or make lettuce wraps!

tofu cubes being coated in blackberry sauce in a pan

a small bowl of vegan blackberry gochujang tofu served over rice

Storage

Store refrigerated for upto 3 days. reheat in the skillet or microwave and serve.

 

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