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title: Spicy & Crunchy Garlic Tofu (Kkanpoong Tofu)
servings: 2
category: uncategorized
source: https://thekoreanvegan.com/spicy-crunchy-garlic-tofu-kkampoong-tofu/
description: 
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To a large #bowl{}, add a pinch of @salt{} and 2 tablespoons of @potato starch{} to @tofu{1 16 ounce block, extra firm, pressed and chopped into 1/2 inch bite sized chunks}. Gently toss @tofu{} to make sure they are all evenly coated. Set aside.

Prep your @vegetables{} by mincing @garlic{7 cloves}, dicing @red onion{1/4}, slicing @Korean green chilis{2}, and chopping up @scallions{2 whole, white parts chopped, green parts sliced on a bias}.

Prepare the @sauce{} by mixing together @gochagaru{1 Tablespoon}, @soy sauce{1-1 1/2 Tablespoon}, @white wine vinegar{1 Tablespoon}, @maple syrup{2 Tablespoons}, @mirin{1/2 Tablespoon, can leave out if you don't have any}, and 1 teaspoon of @potato starch{}. Set aside.

To a very large #non-stick pan{}, add 4 tablespoons of @vegetable oil{} over high heat. When @oil{} is very hot, add coated @tofu{} chunks in one layer, making sure they are not touching each other. If they touch, they will stick to one another.

Cook @tofu{} and flip them one by one, until they are brown on all sides (approximately ~{7 minutes}). Remove @tofu{} chunks from #pan{} and set them aside on a #cooling rack{} to drain excess @oil{}. Repeat with remaining @tofu{}.

When all of the @tofu{} has been fried, in the same #pan{}, add 1 tablespoon of @oil{}. Then add @garlic{}, @onions{}, @chilis{}, and @scallions{} and sauté @vegetables{} until @garlic{} starts to brown.

Reduce the heat to medium-high and add the @sauce{}, stirring it with a #wooden spoon{} until it reduces down into a thick @sauce{} (approximately ~{30 seconds}). Turn off heat.

Gently add back the fried @tofu{} and stir everything together, so that @tofu{} chunks are evenly coated in your @sauce{}.

Garnish @tofu{} with ½ tablespoon of @sesame oil{1/2 Tablespoon} and 1 tablespoon of @toasted sesame seeds{}. Serve immediately.