Main ingredients
tofushiitake mushroomsgreen chili pepperred chili peppersoy sauceoyster saucecorn syrupminced garlicpotato starchsesame seeds
This Man's Cook Soy Sauce Tofu Gwangjeong
A savory snack featuring crispy, starch-coated tofu with a moist interior and chewy shiitake mushrooms simmered in a sweet-salty soy sauce glaze.
Ingredients needed 2 servings
Recipe
Cooking tips
- Never add seasonings one by one during stir-frying—this causes the tofu to burn easily. Always mix the sauce ahead of time.
- Potato starch becomes sticky when wet, so keep space between tofu pieces and add them gradually to avoid clumping.
- For children’s side dishes, substitute green or red chili peppers with finely chopped scallions for a milder, sweeter flavor.
- You can replace shiitake mushrooms with fish cake, ham, quail eggs, or glutinous rice cakes—cut to roughly half the size of the tofu.
Recommended for
- Those seeking a unique texture in tofu dishes—crispy outside, soft inside.
- Families looking for a sweet-savory, satisfying side dish that kids and adults alike enjoy.
- Home cooks who want to create hearty, textured stews using tofu paired with mushrooms or rice cakes.
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