Korean Vegan BBQ Tofu Skewers: Easy Sweet & Spicy Delight
Korean Vegan BBQ Tofu Skewers are a delicious and easy recipe that combines sweet and spicy flavors for an irresistible grilled dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block firm tofu
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- skewers (soaked if wooden)
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess water and cut it into cubes.
- In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, maple syrup, gochujang, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger.
- Add the tofu to the marinade and let it soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated tofu, bell pepper, and onion onto the skewers.
- Grill skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until nicely charred.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the tofu marinate overnight.
- You can use any vegetables you prefer on the skewers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Korean, Vegan, BBQ, Tofu, Skewers, Sweet, Spicy, Grilled