Dinner for 3
Gochujang Tomato Tofu
Crisp tofu simmers with tomatoes, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, and gochujang while rice cooks alongside.
$12.98for 4 servings
$3.24 per serving$12.98 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.52Typical price |
| Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 11 oz | $1.92Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.38Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 19 oz | $5.57Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.73 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilAsian sauces and pastesSoy sauceSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 11 2/7 oz firm tofu
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 5 clove garlic
- 3 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 3 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
Steps
- Rinse the rice, combine it with the required water, and cook it according to the package directions.
- Cut the tofu into cubes and pat it dry with a clean towel.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the tofu for 8 minutes, turning until browned.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then stir in the gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, and tomatoes.
- Simmer the tofu mixture for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and the sauce thickens.
- Serve the tofu mixture over the cooked rice.
Swaps
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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