Gochujang Tofu Rice Bowls
Crisp pan fried tofu in a sticky, spicy gochujang glaze on rice with cucumber.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.40 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Pat the tofu dry. Heat the vegetable oil in a non stick pan and fry the tofu for 7 minutes, turning, until golden on all sides.
7 min - 2
Mix the gochujang, soy sauce, maple syrup and sesame oil with 2 tablespoons of water.
- 3
Pour the sauce over the tofu and cook for 2 minutes until sticky.
2 min - 4
Heat the rice following the packet instructions.
- 5
Serve the tofu on the rice with cucumber, spring onions and sesame seeds.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.