If you have ever wondered what goes into a food photoshoot behind the scenes, then this video might interest you. We have chosen a Korean Recipe Kkanpoong Tofu inspired by another Youtuber. It is a hot & spicy dish full of flavour and its supremely Delicious! We take you through the process step by step.

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This gluten free recipe is suitable for vegans & vegetarians. Enjoy!

KKanpoong Tofu recipe

serves 4

serve with jasmine rice or rice noodles, both are equally delicious, but rice noodles are quickly whipped up if you are pressed for time.

Ingredients

400g firm tofu

2 Tbsp cornflour

1 tsp Maldon salt

5 Tbsp cooking oil

1 red onion, finely chopped

2 Spring onions, chopped

2 jalapeno chillies, coarsely chopped

7 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

6 dried red chillies

2 Tbsp maple syrup

1/2 Tbsp mirin

1 Tbsp Gochujang

1 Tbsp Tamari

1 Tbsp rice vinegar

1/2 Tbsp sesame oil

1 tsp cornflour

3 Tbsp lightly toasted sesame seeds

 

Method

Cut the tofu into bite size pieces and place in a bowl.  Pour over the cornflour and salt and toss the tofu to evenly coat and mix.

Heat 3 Tbsp of vegetable oil in a wok and then fry the tofu in batches until golden brown, the secret is to not overload the pan and to rather do the frying in batches.  Secondly make sure to brown all sides of the tofu pieces.  Once the the tofu is browned set aside on a sheet of roller towel till later.

Heat the remaining 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil and add the chopped red onion, spring onions, jalapeno’s, garlic and dried red chillies, fry for 2-3 minutes.

Add the maple syrup, mirin, gochujang, tamari, rice vinegar and sesame oil and stir through over a low heat till well combined.

Add the 1 tsp cornflour and mix well, cook over a low heat until the sauce thickens and develops a nice glossy texture. Toss in the pan fried tofu bites and mix in with the sauce.  Serve immediately with the rice or rice noodles, toss over toasted sesame seeds and a few more slices of chopped spring onions.

And prepare for a feast, beyond delicious and oh so spicy.

This dish would work equally well with chicken, fish, prawns or pork.