This dish is a beautiful tangle of spiralized zucchini noodles, glazed in a sticky, spicy and sweet sauce. Topped with crispy tofu, carrots, cucumber and sesame seeds.

Spicy Korean Zucchini Noodles

Spicy and sweet Korean zucchini noodles with crispy tofu.

Category Quick and Easy
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Style Korean
Technique Stir-fry
Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily recipe · April 03, 2023

A little about this dish

This recipe is a Korean-inspired and seasonally-inspired dish that takes advantage of the warm weather. We use fresh and crisp vegetables from the season and combine them with spicy and sweet flavors. This recipe is a perfect example of delicious and healthy eating and is ready in just a few minutes.

Ingredients (for 2)

  • Zucchini1 large
  • Firm tofu1/2 pack
  • Carrot1/2 small
  • Cucumber1/2 small
  • Soy sauce1 Tbsp
  • Honey1 Tbsp
  • Korean chili paste (gochujang)1 Tbsp
  • Garlic1 cloveminced
  • Vegetable oil1 Tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Sesame seeds

Preparation

  1. Step 1 — 🥒🌀🍝
    Use a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles and set aside.
  2. Step 2 — 🍳🧈🥢
    Cut the tofu into small cubes, season with salt and fry them in a tablespoon of vegetable oil until crispy.
  3. Step 3 — 🥢🍯🍅
    Mix soy sauce, honey, Korean chili paste, and minced garlic to make the sauce.
  4. Step 4 — 🥕🥒🔪
    Cut carrot and cucumber into small matchsticks.
  5. Step 5 — 🥣🍝👌
    In a large bowl, mix the spiralized zucchini with the sauce and distribute among two plates.
  6. Step 6 — 🍜🌿🍱
    Top the zucchini noodles with the crispy tofu along with the carrot and cucumber matchsticks.
  7. Step 7 — 🌱🥄🍴
    Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the dish and serve.

A final fox tip

For a non-vegan version, substitute the tofu for chicken or beef. Feel free to experiment with other seasonal vegetables like bell peppers or asparagus. This meal is perfect for hot weather and a great way to get your veggies in.

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