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Korean-Style Popcorn Tofu

This Korean-style popcorn tofu is one of those recipes that feels indulgent but secretly works very hard for you. Crispy tofu, a sticky gochujang glaze and a high-protein, high-fibre grain base make it the kind of meal that satisfies cravings while still fuelling training, busy days and real life. It’s bold, comforting and weeknight-friendly, exactly the kind of plant-powered dinner I keep coming back to.

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Tear the pressed tofu into bite-sized pieces, or cut into cubes if you prefer a neater shape, and place in a bowl. Season with the reduced-salt soy sauce and a generous crack of black pepper. Sprinkle over the cornflour and toss until all the tofu is evenly coated.

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Crispy tofu

400

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Extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed

1

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Per Serving

Calories

670kcal

Fat

18g

Carbs

86g

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Notes

🌱 Plant Points: 9

🌾 For a GF option use a certified GF tamari sauce instead of soy sauce.

🫙 Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

❄️ Freeze for up to 3 months.

💡 Nutrition values include 1 portion Protein-Packed Rice, Quinoa & Lentil Mix and ~100g broccoli.

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Tommie Jo B

7 days ago

So easy, so good ✨

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Gigi

7 days ago

Thanks, Tommie! It looks delicious! ✨

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Clara K

9 days ago

Came out with much less sauce than in the picture, but I also think I had too much tofu so that one’s on me 😂 still delicious!

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Gigi

8 days ago

Hey Clara, if you want more sauce next time, feel free to double the sauce ingredients or even add a little more gochujang for extra kick. Have fun trying different variations! 😊

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amanda a

16 days ago

this recipe was great and the tofu is so good i’ve re-made and added to other dishes as well!

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Gigi

16 days ago

So glad you loved it, Amanda! Tofu for the win! 😊

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Saskia K

a month ago

This was great! Easy fast and I was able to eat it for multiple days!

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Gigi

a month ago

So glad you loved it, Saskia! Perfect for meal prepping too. 🥰

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Elena P

a month ago

Delicious! I skipped the brown sugar as it would be too sweet for me and I freeze my rice and heat it at work. Thank you for the recipe 💕

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Gigi

a month ago

So glad you enjoyed it, Elena! 😎

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Colleen B

2 months ago

Recipes like this make me want an air fryer even more! The oven doesn’t get it quite crispy. Will do less soy sauce next time but otherwise great!

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Gigi

2 months ago

Air fryers do make it easier to get that perfect crisp! Definitely play around with the soy sauce to suit your taste preferences. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

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Rebecca S

2 months ago

This recipe didn't work for me. The combo of tomato paste, vinegar and sugar just made it taste like spicy ketchup.

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Gigi

2 months ago

Hey Rebecca, thanks so much for trying it! I’m sorry the flavour profile wasn’t for you. That combo of tomato paste, vinegar and sugar is actually intentional, it’s how Korean style glazes get that sweet, spicy, tangy balance (gochujang naturally leans that way too). But I totally get that isn’t for everyone. But I can help point to other recipes if you let me know what flavours you’re in the mood for 😊

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Anne-Marie B

2 months ago

Le tofu est délicieux !! Moi, je n'ai pas de gochujan mais du [miso rouge / miel/pointe de chili]. Miam !

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Gigi

2 months ago

Super combo ça!! 😍 Le miso rouge, le miel et le piment recréent vraiment bien le côté sucré-piquant de la pâte de gochujang. Contente que ça t'ait plu! 🙌

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tobietob

2 months ago

Spicy, umami, fresh. Everything you could ask for. Switched rice with whole grain soba noodles. Delicious and very quick dinner, perfect for hot summer days.

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Gigi

2 months ago

Glad you enjoyed it, Tobie! Whole grain soba sounds like a tasty swap.🌟

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SUZANNE B

2 months ago

This turned out great for us! Used a little less than 1 T of gochujang and the spice was perfect for me. Will definitely make again

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Kerry L

3 months ago

Needs practice, not quite sweet enough to replicate restaurant korean style. Tofu better than cauliflower

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Gigi

3 months ago

Hi Kerry! 😊 Totally understand, recipes can take a bit of practice to get just right. I just want to note though that this is a healthier version of the restaurant style ones as they are normally double fried and use much larger amounts of sweetener and butter, that's what gives them that extra sticky, indulgent sweetness. having said that you have the option to add private notes to recipe so you can tweak it to your liking! I'm glad to hear you liked the tofu better than cauliflower! Let me know if you give it another go x

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Denise D

3 months ago

I think I will be having this weekly!!!!!

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Gigi

3 months ago

So glad to hear that, Denise! ❤️

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Cheverly L

4 months ago

This was DELICIOUS and surprisingly easy! Hubby has asked that it be added to the regular rotation.

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Gigi

4 months ago

Thanks so much, Cheverly! So glad it was such a winner!🥹

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Valentina

4 months ago

Good balance and good crispy tofu (usually not a fan). Next we we need to adjust better the spicy component :/ but it is a good green alternative for dinner!

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Gigi

4 months ago

Glad you gave it a try, Valentina! You can dial down the heat next time by using less gochujang. You can also use the private notes function so that you remember the quantities for next time :) Hope that helps you perfect the balance for your taste.

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Mona

5 months ago

Super yummy 😄

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Gigi

5 months ago

Awesome! So happy you enjoyed it x

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Michelle T

6 months ago

Another great recipe!

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Kristin M

7 months ago

We keep coming back to this recipe again and again! The sauce is so tangy and perfectly spicy. We pair it with whatever grain and veggie we have on hand. Couldn’t be easier. Thank you, Gigi!

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Debra L

7 months ago

No photo, we ate it too quickly! Love the simplicity, and the amazing flavour.

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7 months ago

That’s the best kind of review 😄 so glad you loved it Debra 💚

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Brittany S

7 months ago

Delicious, spicy but not too spicy. Was a hit. Will def make again.

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Gigi

7 months ago

Yay 🙌 thanks for the lovely feedback ☺️

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Michelle

7 months ago

Love this, another regular I think. 1 tbs of Gochujang just right. Might reduce cooking time of tofu next time as was a bit too crisp

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7 months ago

So glad this one’s becoming a regular! You can also add private notes directly on the recipe now, so you can tweak cooking times next time and save what works best for you 😊

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Korean-Style Popcorn Tofu

This Korean-style popcorn tofu is one of those recipes that feels indulgent but secretly works very hard for you. Crispy tofu, a sticky gochujang glaze and a high-protein, high-fibre grain base make it the kind of meal that satisfies cravings while still fuelling training, busy days and real life. It’s bold, comforting and weeknight-friendly, exactly the kind of plant-powered dinner I keep coming back to.

Ingredients

Method

Nutrition

Turn cooking mode on

Step 1

Tear the pressed tofu into bite-sized pieces, or cut into cubes if you prefer a neater shape, and place in a bowl. Season with the reduced-salt soy sauce and a generous crack of black pepper. Sprinkle over the cornflour and toss until all the tofu is evenly coated.

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For

2

M

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Crispy tofu

400

g

Extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed

1

tbsp

Reduced-salt soy sauce

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Per Serving

Calories

670kcal

Fat

18g

Carbs

86g

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Notes

🌱 Plant Points: 9

🌾 For a GF option use a certified GF tamari sauce instead of soy sauce.

🫙 Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

❄️ Freeze for up to 3 months.

💡 Nutrition values include 1 portion Protein-Packed Rice, Quinoa & Lentil Mix and ~100g broccoli.

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Tommie Jo B

7 days ago

So easy, so good ✨

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Gigi

7 days ago

Thanks, Tommie! It looks delicious! ✨

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Clara K

9 days ago

Came out with much less sauce than in the picture, but I also think I had too much tofu so that one’s on me 😂 still delicious!

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Gigi

8 days ago

Hey Clara, if you want more sauce next time, feel free to double the sauce ingredients or even add a little more gochujang for extra kick. Have fun trying different variations! 😊

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amanda a

16 days ago

this recipe was great and the tofu is so good i’ve re-made and added to other dishes as well!

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Gigi

16 days ago

So glad you loved it, Amanda! Tofu for the win! 😊

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Saskia K

a month ago

This was great! Easy fast and I was able to eat it for multiple days!

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Gigi

a month ago

So glad you loved it, Saskia! Perfect for meal prepping too. 🥰

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Elena P

a month ago

Delicious! I skipped the brown sugar as it would be too sweet for me and I freeze my rice and heat it at work. Thank you for the recipe 💕

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Gigi

a month ago

So glad you enjoyed it, Elena! 😎

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Colleen B

2 months ago

Recipes like this make me want an air fryer even more! The oven doesn’t get it quite crispy. Will do less soy sauce next time but otherwise great!

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Gigi

2 months ago

Air fryers do make it easier to get that perfect crisp! Definitely play around with the soy sauce to suit your taste preferences. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

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Rebecca S

2 months ago

This recipe didn't work for me. The combo of tomato paste, vinegar and sugar just made it taste like spicy ketchup.

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Gigi

2 months ago

Hey Rebecca, thanks so much for trying it! I’m sorry the flavour profile wasn’t for you. That combo of tomato paste, vinegar and sugar is actually intentional, it’s how Korean style glazes get that sweet, spicy, tangy balance (gochujang naturally leans that way too). But I totally get that isn’t for everyone. But I can help point to other recipes if you let me know what flavours you’re in the mood for 😊

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Anne-Marie B

2 months ago

Le tofu est délicieux !! Moi, je n'ai pas de gochujan mais du [miso rouge / miel/pointe de chili]. Miam !

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Gigi

2 months ago

Super combo ça!! 😍 Le miso rouge, le miel et le piment recréent vraiment bien le côté sucré-piquant de la pâte de gochujang. Contente que ça t'ait plu! 🙌

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tobietob

2 months ago

Spicy, umami, fresh. Everything you could ask for. Switched rice with whole grain soba noodles. Delicious and very quick dinner, perfect for hot summer days.

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Gigi

2 months ago

Glad you enjoyed it, Tobie! Whole grain soba sounds like a tasty swap.🌟

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SUZANNE B

2 months ago

This turned out great for us! Used a little less than 1 T of gochujang and the spice was perfect for me. Will definitely make again

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Kerry L

3 months ago

Needs practice, not quite sweet enough to replicate restaurant korean style. Tofu better than cauliflower

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Gigi

3 months ago

Hi Kerry! 😊 Totally understand, recipes can take a bit of practice to get just right. I just want to note though that this is a healthier version of the restaurant style ones as they are normally double fried and use much larger amounts of sweetener and butter, that's what gives them that extra sticky, indulgent sweetness. having said that you have the option to add private notes to recipe so you can tweak it to your liking! I'm glad to hear you liked the tofu better than cauliflower! Let me know if you give it another go x

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Denise D

3 months ago

I think I will be having this weekly!!!!!

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Gigi

3 months ago

So glad to hear that, Denise! ❤️

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Cheverly L

4 months ago

This was DELICIOUS and surprisingly easy! Hubby has asked that it be added to the regular rotation.

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Gigi

4 months ago

Thanks so much, Cheverly! So glad it was such a winner!🥹

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Valentina

4 months ago

Good balance and good crispy tofu (usually not a fan). Next we we need to adjust better the spicy component :/ but it is a good green alternative for dinner!

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Gigi

4 months ago

Glad you gave it a try, Valentina! You can dial down the heat next time by using less gochujang. You can also use the private notes function so that you remember the quantities for next time :) Hope that helps you perfect the balance for your taste.

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Mona

5 months ago

Super yummy 😄

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Gigi

5 months ago

Awesome! So happy you enjoyed it x

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Michelle T

6 months ago

Another great recipe!

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Kristin M

7 months ago

We keep coming back to this recipe again and again! The sauce is so tangy and perfectly spicy. We pair it with whatever grain and veggie we have on hand. Couldn’t be easier. Thank you, Gigi!

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Debra L

7 months ago

No photo, we ate it too quickly! Love the simplicity, and the amazing flavour.

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Gigi

7 months ago

That’s the best kind of review 😄 so glad you loved it Debra 💚

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Brittany S

7 months ago

Delicious, spicy but not too spicy. Was a hit. Will def make again.

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Gigi

7 months ago

Yay 🙌 thanks for the lovely feedback ☺️

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Michelle

7 months ago

Love this, another regular I think. 1 tbs of Gochujang just right. Might reduce cooking time of tofu next time as was a bit too crisp

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Gigi

7 months ago

So glad this one’s becoming a regular! You can also add private notes directly on the recipe now, so you can tweak cooking times next time and save what works best for you 😊

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