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

Name: Spicy Korean Zucchini Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 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,

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Korean

Technique Stir-fry

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: April 03, 2023

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

Step 1 - 🥒🌀🍝

Use a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles and set aside.
Step 2 - 🍳🧈🥢

Cut the tofu into small cubes, season with salt and fry them in a tablespoon of vegetable oil until crispy.
Step 3 - 🥢🍯🍅

Mix soy sauce, honey, Korean chili paste, and minced garlic to make the sauce.
Step 4 - 🥕🥒🔪

Cut carrot and cucumber into small matchsticks.
Step 5 - 🥣🍝👌

In a large bowl, mix the spiralized zucchini with the sauce and distribute among two plates.
Step 6 - 🍜🌿🍱

Top the zucchini noodles with the crispy tofu along with the carrot and cucumber matchsticks.
Step 7 - 🌱🥄🍴

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the dish and serve.

Additional

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.