Gochujang Tofu Mince

Spicy, sweet, sticky Korean-style tofu mince. Meaty texture with bold flavors, perfect over rice. Ingredients 1 block (300-400 g) firm tofu, crumbled 2 spring onions, chopped (plus extra for topping) 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cm piece fresh ginger, grated (optional) thinly sliced carrot (optional) broccoli heads 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) (15 ml) 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste) (15 ml) 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce (30 ml) 1 tbsp brown sugar (15 ml) ½ tbsp rice vinegar (7.5 ml) ½ tbsp sesame oil (7.5 ml) 2-3 tbsp water (30-45 ml) oil for baking sesame seeds for topping rice to serve Instructions Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Add crumbled tofu to a baking tray and drizzle with oil. Bake for about 20 minutes until crisp, checking and stirring periodically until you reach your desired crispness. You could also do this in an air fryer. Meanwhile, mix the gochujang, gochugaru, tamari, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water together in a small dish to make the sauce mix. When the tofu is done, sauté the spring onion, garlic, and ginger in a pan until fragrant. Add the crispy tofu followed by the sauce mix. Stir in and cook down until thick and sticky. Serve immediately over rice, topped with extra spring onion and sesame seeds. Notes Meaty texture: For an even meatier texture, freeze the tofu block, then thaw completely before crumbling. This creates a more porous texture that absorbs flavors better. ...

January 12, 2026 · 2 min · Stefan

Scissor Cut Noodles with Gochujang Sauce

⚠️ Untested Recipe: This recipe hasn’t been tested yet. Measurements and instructions may need adjustment. Homemade noodles couldn’t be easier - just snip dough directly into boiling water with scissors. Tossed in a creamy gochujang sauce with charred cavolo nero. Ingredients Noodle Dough 3 dl wheat flour 2 tsp salt 1.5 dl water Gochujang Sauce 1 tbsp gochujang 1 tbsp date syrup (or maple syrup) 1.5 dl oat cream 1 garlic clove, grated 1 thumb-sized piece ginger, grated 1 heaped tbsp red pepper flakes (or chili crisp) Cavolo Nero 2 sprigs cavolo nero (or kale) 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tbsp soy sauce Instructions Make dough: Combine flour, salt and water in a bowl until a shaggy dough forms. ...

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · Stefan

Quick Oi Kimchi (Cucumber Kimchi)

⚠️ Untested Recipe: This recipe hasn’t been tested yet. Measurements and instructions may need adjustment. Crunchy, spicy Korean cucumber pickle. This vegan version skips the fish sauce but keeps all the bold flavors. Great as a side dish, on rice bowls, or with Korean BBQ. Ingredients 450 g cucumbers (Persian, Lebanese, or pickling), about 1 lb 1 tbsp coarse sea salt (for salting) 2 scallions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sugar or maple syrup 1 tsp sesame oil Sesame seeds for garnish (optional) Optional Additions 50 g carrots, julienned Garlic chives, chopped Instructions Salt cucumbers: Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise, then into ⅛-inch half moons. Toss with salt in a bowl and let sit 20-30 minutes. This draws out water for better texture. ...

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · Stefan