Sweet Spicy Korean Tofu Wraps Recipe

About this recipe

A flavorful fusion of Korean spices and fresh veggies wrapped in a lettuce leaf, featuring protein-packed tofu and a hint of gochujang.

Ingredients

• - Schwartz Sesame Seeds
• 1 Piece Cucumber 1Pc
• 100 G Jumbo Garlic 100g
• 1 Head Organic Romaine Lettuce
• 250 G Sempio Gochujang
• 160 Ml Cj Bibigo Sesame Oil
• 1 Bunch Spring Onions 1 Bunch
• - Kikkoman Soy Sauce
• 100 g Yorkshire English Carrots 100G
• 300G Clearspring Organic Tofu, 300G
• 150 Ml Saitaku Japanese Rice Vinegar
• 340 g Groovy Food Fine Blossom Honey 340g

Instructions

1. 1. Press 300 g firm tofu and dice it into bite-sized cubes to prepare it for cooking.
2. 2. Mince 2 cloves of garlic finely and chop 30 g spring onions into thin slices.
3. 3. Mix 30 g gochujang, 30 ml soy sauce, 10 ml rice vinegar, 15 ml sesame oil, 15 ml honey, and the minced garlic in a bowl to create the sweet and spicy marinade.
4. 4. Coat the tofu cubes evenly with the marinade and set aside for 10 minutes.
5. 5. Heat a non-stick pan and stir-fry the marinated tofu until golden and slightly caramelized.
6. 6. Peel and julienne 100 g carrot and the cucumber into thin strips for the filling.
7. 7. Wash and pat dry the lettuce leaves to use as wraps.
8. 8. Assemble the wraps by placing tofu, carrot, cucumber, and spring onions onto each lettuce leaf.
9. 9. Sprinkle 5 g sesame seeds over the wraps for added texture and flavor.
10. 10. Fold the lettuce leaves gently to create neat, handheld wraps.

How to make Sweet Spicy Korean Tofu Wraps

1. Marinate the tofu. Press and dice the tofu, mince the garlic, then mix gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and garlic and coat the tofu for 10 minutes.
2. Cook the tofu. Stir-fry the marinated tofu in a non-stick pan until golden and slightly caramelized, while julienning the carrot and cucumber.
3. Assemble the wraps. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves, place tofu, carrot, cucumber and spring onions on each, sprinkle sesame seeds and fold into neat handheld wraps.

Frequently asked questions

How much time does it take to make Sweet Spicy Korean Tofu Wraps?

This recipe takes a total of 30 minutes, including 10 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking.

Can I make these wraps ahead of time or store them?

The tofu can be marinated and stir-fried ahead of time, but assemble the wraps just before serving to keep the lettuce fresh and crisp.

What can I serve with Sweet Spicy Korean Tofu Wraps?

These wraps pair well with steamed rice, kimchi, or a simple side salad for a complete meal.