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)
- Zucchini — 1 large
- Firm tofu — 1/2 pack
- Carrot — 1/2 small
- Cucumber — 1/2 small
- Soy sauce — 1 Tbsp
- Honey — 1 Tbsp
- Korean chili paste (gochujang) — 1 Tbsp
- Garlic — 1 clove — minced
- Vegetable oil — 1 Tbsp
- Salt — — to taste
- Sesame seeds —
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🥒🌀🍝Use a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles and set aside.
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Step 2 — 🍳🧈🥢Cut the tofu into small cubes, season with salt and fry them in a tablespoon of vegetable oil until crispy.
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Step 3 — 🥢🍯🍅Mix soy sauce, honey, Korean chili paste, and minced garlic to make the sauce.
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Step 4 — 🥕🥒🔪Cut carrot and cucumber into small matchsticks.
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Step 5 — 🥣🍝👌In a large bowl, mix the spiralized zucchini with the sauce and distribute among two plates.
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Step 6 — 🍜🌿🍱Top the zucchini noodles with the crispy tofu along with the carrot and cucumber matchsticks.
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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.