Spicy Korean Tofu with Pear Slaw Recipe

Name: Spicy Korean Tofu with Pear Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbs. roasted sesame oil; 1 14-oz. pkg. firm tofu, drained, patted dry, and cut into 8 rectangular slices; 3 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce; 1 Tbs. gochugaru or 1 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes; 2 tsp. maple syrup; 1 tsp. rice vinegar; 2 green onions, thinly sliced ( 1/4 cup); 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 1 Bartlett pear, sliced into matchsticks (1 1/2 cups); 1 tsp. rice vinegar; 1 tsp. toasted black sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1 Tbs. roasted sesame oil
1 14-oz. pkg. firm tofu, drained, patted dry, and cut into 8 rectangular slices
3 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbs. gochugaru or 1 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 tsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. rice vinegar
2 green onions, thinly sliced ( 1/4 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1 Bartlett pear, sliced into matchsticks (1 1/2 cups)
1 tsp. rice vinegar
1 tsp. toasted black sesame seeds

1
To make Tofu: Heat sesame oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add tofu, and cook 7 to 9 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
3
Meanwhile, whisk together soy sauce, gochugaru, maple syrup, vinegar, and 3 Tbs.
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water in small bowl.
5
Stir in green onions and garlic.
6
Pour sauce around tofu, reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until most of sauce is absorbed.
7
Flip tofu halfway through cooking.
8
To make Pear Slaw: toss pear matchsticks with vinegar and sesame seeds.
9
Arrange 2 Tofu rectangles on each of 4 plates, and top each with Pear Slaw.

305

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbs. roasted sesame oil, 1 14-oz. pkg. firm tofu, drained, patted dry, and cut into 8 rectangular slices, 3 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce, 1 Tbs. gochugaru or 1 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Spicy Korean Tofu with Pear Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spicy Korean Tofu with Pear Slaw

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