Speedy Korean-style Tofu & Kimchi Rice

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Vegan Ready in 20 1/3 daily fibre 6 plants Low sat fat

Speedy Korean-style Tofu & Kimchi Rice

Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Cuisine: Korean
Food group: Vegan

Our plant-based twist on the popular Japanese dish. Starring crispy fried tofu, sizzling fried rice and Kimchi tenderstem. Finish with a drizzle of gochujang paste  – it's ready in 20 mins!

Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Pull out a peeler, a measuring jug, a medium bowl, a large mixing bowl, a grater, a large frying pan & a medium saucepan

Prep the tofu

  • Drain the tofu and pat dry with paper towel. Tear into 3cm pieces
  • Add the tofu and the chilli paste and half of the gochujang to the medium bowl. Toss to coat the tofu, then set aside to marinate

Fry the tofu

  • Meanwhile, sprinkle the cornflour over the tofu and toss to coat
  • Heat the large frying pan with 1 tbsp oil on high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the tofu and cook for 8-10 mins turning occasionally, until crispy and deep golden brown. Set aside

Make the fried rice

  • Thinly slice the spring onions. Trim and finely slice the cabbage. Coarsely grate the carrot (peel optional)
  • Heat the medium frying pan over a medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the carrots, cabbage and half the spring onions. Cook for 3-4 mins, until softened, then stir in the rice and 50ml water (25ml for 1 person)
  • Break up the rice using a spoon and cook for 2-3 mins until piping hot, stir through the asian paste then season with salt and pepper

Boil the tenderstem

  • Bring the large saucepan filled with salted hot water to a boil
  • Add the broccoli to the saucepan and boil for 3-4 mins, until cooked, then drain. Return to the pan and toss through the kimchi

Plate up

  • Serve the tofu with fried rice and kimchi tenderstem. Drizzle over the remaining gochujang
  • Scatter over the remaining spring onions

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