Gochujang Tofu USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

Serving Size: 6
Gochujang Tofu is a flavorful dish featuring tofu tossed in a savory sweet blend of gochujang sauce, garlic, and sesame oil, perfect for a nutritious and spicy meal served in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
CACFP Crediting Information:
½ cup serving provides 2 oz eq meat/meat alternate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 qts 1 cup (1 lb 12 oz 2 blocks) Tofu, firm, drained
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Ketchup
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Vinegar, apple cider
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ¼ oz) Gochujang paste
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Sugar, brown
  • 1 Tbsp (½ oz) Garlic, minced
  • 2 ¼ tsp Soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 ¼ tsp Sesame oil
  • ⅓ cup (3 oz) Water
  • - - Garnish:
  • ¼ cup Green onions, with tops, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ tsp Sesame seeds

Quantity
 

  • 2 qts 1 cup (1 lb 12 oz 2 blocks) Tofu, firm, drained
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Ketchup
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Vinegar, apple cider
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ¼ oz) Gochujang paste
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Sugar, brown
  • 1 Tbsp (½ oz) Garlic, minced
  • 2 ¼ tsp Soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 ¼ tsp Sesame oil
  • ⅓ cup (3 oz) Water
  • - - Garnish:
  • ¼ cup Green onions, with tops, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ tsp Sesame seeds

Ingredients
 

  • 2 qts 1 cup (1 lb 12 oz 2 blocks) Tofu, firm, drained
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Ketchup
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Vinegar, apple cider
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ¼ oz) Gochujang paste
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Sugar, brown
  • 1 Tbsp (½ oz) Garlic, minced
  • 2 ¼ tsp Soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 ¼ tsp Sesame oil
  • ⅓ cup (3 oz) Water
  • - - Garnish:
  • ¼ cup Green onions, with tops, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ tsp Sesame seeds

Quantity
 

  • 2 qts 1 cup (1 lb 12 oz 2 blocks) Tofu, firm, drained
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Ketchup
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Vinegar, apple cider
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ¼ oz) Gochujang paste
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Sugar, brown
  • 1 Tbsp (½ oz) Garlic, minced
  • 2 ¼ tsp Soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 ¼ tsp Sesame oil
  • ⅓ cup (3 oz) Water
  • - - Garnish:
  • ¼ cup Green onions, with tops, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ tsp Sesame seeds
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 qts 1 cup (1 lb 12 oz 2 blocks) Tofu, firm, drained
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Ketchup
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Vinegar, apple cider
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ¼ oz) Gochujang paste
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Sugar, brown
  • 1 Tbsp (½ oz) Garlic, minced
  • 2 ¼ tsp Soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 ¼ tsp Sesame oil
  • ⅓ cup (3 oz) Water
  • - - Garnish:
  • ¼ cup Green onions, with tops, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ tsp Sesame seeds

Quantity
 

  • 2 qts 1 cup (1 lb 12 oz 2 blocks) Tofu, firm, drained
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Ketchup
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Vinegar, apple cider
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ¼ oz) Gochujang paste
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Sugar, brown
  • 1 Tbsp (½ oz) Garlic, minced
  • 2 ¼ tsp Soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 ¼ tsp Sesame oil
  • ⅓ cup (3 oz) Water
  • - - Garnish:
  • ¼ cup Green onions, with tops, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ tsp Sesame seeds
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 2 qts 1 cup (1 lb 12 oz 2 blocks) Tofu, firm, drained
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Ketchup
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Vinegar, apple cider
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ¼ oz) Gochujang paste
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Sugar, brown
  • 1 Tbsp (½ oz) Garlic, minced
  • 2 ¼ tsp Soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 ¼ tsp Sesame oil
  • ⅓ cup (3 oz) Water
  • - - Garnish:
  • ¼ cup Green onions, with tops, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ tsp Sesame seeds

Quantity
 

  • 2 qts 1 cup (1 lb 12 oz 2 blocks) Tofu, firm, drained
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Ketchup
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Vinegar, apple cider
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ¼ oz) Gochujang paste
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Sugar, brown
  • 1 Tbsp (½ oz) Garlic, minced
  • 2 ¼ tsp Soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 ¼ tsp Sesame oil
  • ⅓ cup (3 oz) Water
  • - - Garnish:
  • ¼ cup Green onions, with tops, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ tsp Sesame seeds
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 2 qts 1 cup (1 lb 12 oz 2 blocks) Tofu, firm, drained
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Ketchup
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Vinegar, apple cider
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ¼ oz) Gochujang paste
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Sugar, brown
  • 1 Tbsp (½ oz) Garlic, minced
  • 2 ¼ tsp Soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 ¼ tsp Sesame oil
  • ⅓ cup (3 oz) Water
  • - - Garnish:
  • ¼ cup Green onions, with tops, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ tsp Sesame seeds

Quantity
 

  • 2 qts 1 cup (1 lb 12 oz 2 blocks) Tofu, firm, drained
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Ketchup
  • 3 Tbsp (1 ½ oz) Vinegar, apple cider
  • 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ¼ oz) Gochujang paste
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (¾ oz) Sugar, brown
  • 1 Tbsp (½ oz) Garlic, minced
  • 2 ¼ tsp Soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 ¼ tsp Sesame oil
  • ⅓ cup (3 oz) Water
  • - - Garnish:
  • ¼ cup Green onions, with tops, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ tsp Sesame seeds
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven:
    425 °F conventional oven.
    400 °F convection oven.
  • 12 hours before preparing: Open firm tofu, drain, dice and place on a large plate lined with a paper towel. Cover tofu with a paper towel to absorb excess water overnight.
  • Post draining, place tofu in a medium size mixing bowl. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt over tofu. Toss with a rubber spatula to evenly coat.
  • Sprinkle cornstarch evenly over seasoned tofu. Toss gently and coat evenly.
  • Spread tofu evenly on a baking sheet or half sheet pan (18”x13”x1”) lined with parchment paper and spray with a pan release spray to prevent sticking.
  • Place tofu on parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes or more until lightly golden brown. Browning is best when the drying process has removed most of the moisture. If browning has not occurred to achieve crispiness continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes. Transfer crispy tofu to a large mixing bowl. Set aside for step 8.
    Critical Control Point:
    Heat to 135 °F or higher.
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine ketchup, vinegar, gochujang paste, brown sugar, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well until the ingredients are incorporated. Add water and continue to stir until well incorporated. Transfer to a medium-large saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until it bubbles. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often for 1 minute until sugar has dissolved and begins to thicken. If sauce is too thick, add a small amount of water to thin. If too thin, simmer 2 minutes longer to thicken.
  • In the large mixing bowl that contains the tofu, add the sauce, and gently toss to coat evenly. Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh thinly sliced green onions, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
    Critical Control Point:
    Hold for hot service at 135 °F.
    Serve ½ cup firmly packed, using a ½ cup spoodle.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Gochujang Tofu USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ½ cup
Calories
200
Total Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
343
mg
15
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
15
g
5
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
7
g
8
%
Added Sugars included
 
5
g
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
3
mcg RAE
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
181
mg
18
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

The food safety temperatures are based on Federal consumer food safety guidance. Some information may be different in your state. Always check with your local regulatory authority (health department) or sponsoring organization (sponsor) for guidance on current food safety requirements in your operation.
Source: USDA Standardized Recipe Project — 2025
Yield / Volume