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    Published: Sep 17, 2016 · Modified: Mar 10, 2022 by Smruti · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

    Vegetables and Tofu in Gochujang Sauce

    Blogging Marathon #68 Week 3 Day 6

    Theme: Entree

    Dish: Vegetables and Tofu in Gochujang Sauce


    Today is the last day of this week's theme in the Cooking Carnival. I have been posting entrees from different cuisines. Today it is time for a Korean style stir-fry with vegetables and tofu. This recipe is based on  Korean Chilli paste or Gochujang. It is fermented pungent sauce made from red chillies. The paste has a distinct flavor that is really yummy. 


    I have had a lot of this paste in the Korean restaurants. We loved the flavor and taste so much that I ended up buying a big box of this paste from the Asian store. Over the past we have made only the Korean style soup from the paste. However, lately I started exploring the cuisine and ended up making a stir fry using tofu and chilli paste. Then I saw this recipe for a vegetable and tofu based entree. Inspired by that, I added vegetables to the tofu and the result was awesome!


    For dinner we made this spicy vegetable and had it with steamed jasmine rice and Korean Rice Noodle salad. The bold flavors of Gochujang along with the subtle flavors of jasmine rice was a balanced combination. Though we loved this, I am going to make this with pineapple fried rice. I am sure the sweet and spicy combination will be awesome!


    Coming to the recipe, the ingredients are just like any other Asian dish. Gochujang paste is easily available in all Asian stores. That along with vegetables of choice, tofu and seasoning yields a bowl full of goodness! The entire thing comes together in under 10 minutes and should be enjoyed right away. Serve it with a rice of your choice and have a spicy weekend dinner that is so simple to make! This is the last recipe in the entree series, come back on Monday for another category and six new recipes!

    Ingredients


    Vegetables 1 ½ cup( Broccoli, Baby Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, Zucchini, Carrots)

    Firm Tofu 1 box (14 oz.)

    Onion 1 medium

    Green and Orange/Yellow Peppers 1 each

    Garlic 2-3 pods, minced

    Ginger 1 inch piece, minced

    Spring Onions 2-3 stalks

    Gochujang Paste 2 tbsp

    Chilli Oil 1 tsp

    Vegetable Oil 1 tsp

    Salt and Pepper to taste

    Method



    Chop all the vegetables to equal size pieces. Also, drain the water from the tofu by pressing between kitchen towels and dice to 1 inch cubes. Set aside. Boil water and drop the broccoli and baby corn till partly cooked. Drain and set aside. 


    In a pan heat the oils and add minced garlic and ginger. Saute till the raw flavor vanishes. Then, add onion and peppers. Saute them till onion is translucent. Then add the chilli paste and saute for a minute. Then, add Broccoli, Baby Corn, Zucchini and Carrots. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add some water if the mixture feels too dry. Then add the tofu pieces. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes. Last, add the cherry tomatoes and mix well to coat with the chilli paste. 

    Turn down flame and serve topped with spring onion greens. The vegetable tastes really good with steamed jasmine rice or plain steamed rice. And I love to serve it with Korean style rice noodles.  

    Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 68

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. MySpicyKitchen says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      Just the other day I was thinking of replenishing gochujang sauce. I love this sauce but never tried it with veggies.

      Reply
    2. Gayathri Kumar says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      This dish looks so colourful. And the whole spread sounds amazing..

      Reply
    3. vaishali sabnani says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      I love Korean food and this looks to a wonderful dish..full of flavors..would love to try it.

      Reply
    4. Priya Suresh says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      Quite a new curry for me and Gochujang sauce looks absolutely stunning. Thanks for sharing, will give a try definitely.

      Reply
    5. Harini R says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      The assortment of vegetables looks very tempting.

      Reply
    6. Srividhya says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      Never tried korean sauces at home. This is great. bookmarking. will try this out.

      Reply
    7. www.annapurnaz.in says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      Colorful bowl of veggies stir fried in Korean sauce is a treat to eyes

      Reply
    8. Kalyani says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      My husband who loves bold Asian flavours would appreciate this combo :)) brilliant pics too

      Reply
    9. Suma Gandlur says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      That is one colorful medley of veggies in that Korean sauce base.

      Reply
    10. Archana says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      I do not know if my earlier comment went through. Gochujang sauce is knew to me. But the flavours are delicious.

      Reply
    11. Srivalli says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      You really are something when it comes to Asian cuisine, you make it sound a breeze Smurti..very nicely done!..I enjoyed all your curries this week..

      Reply
    12. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      The first time I heard of Gochujang was in chopped series. I have seen it in the local Asian market, but have not tried it yet. I will get it the next time to give to a shot.

      Reply
    13. Pavani says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      I have gujuchang in the fridge. I'm going to try this recipe real soon.

      Reply
    14. cookingwithsapana says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      Vegetables cooked in Gochujng sauce sounds flavorful and looks so nice. As Valli said you really makes the Asian dishes looks so exotic.

      Reply
    15. Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      Ditto with Valli's comments, you make it sound so easy as if it nothing like a simple potato fry!! Love the vibrant colors on that plate!!! Simply superb, i would defintely love to taste the paste!!!

      Reply

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