Spicy Honey Garlic Tofu Scramble with Rice Cakes
A flavorful and quick Korean-inspired breakfast combining the savory-sweet-spicy notes of honey garlic sauce with tender tofu and chewy pan-fried rice cakes. This dish offers a satisfying and energizing start to your day, perfect for those who enjoy a kick.

Prep Time
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
2
Calories
350 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Drain and press the tofu to remove excess water. Crumble the tofu into a bowl, resembling scrambled eggs.
~2 min - 2
Mince the garlic finely. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, gochujang, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
~1 min - 3
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the crumbled tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to lightly brown.
~5 min - 4
Add the minced garlic to the pan with the tofu and cook for another minute until fragrant.
~1 min - 5
Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the tofu. Stir well to coat the tofu evenly.
~1 min - 6
In a separate small pan or the same pan if large enough, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the rice cakes and pan-fry them until golden brown and slightly chewy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
~7 min - 7
Serve the spicy honey garlic tofu scramble alongside the pan-fried rice cakes. Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Tips
- For extra crispy rice cakes, make sure the pan is hot before adding them and don't overcrowd the pan.
- You can adjust the amount of gochujang to control the spiciness level. If you don't have gochujang, a pinch of red pepper flakes can be substituted, though the flavor will be different.
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