Kimchi & Tofu Scramble with Gochujang Glaze
A vibrant and tangy Korean-inspired breakfast scramble featuring crumbled tofu and zesty kimchi. A quick gochujang glaze adds a touch of sweet and savory heat, making it a perfect start to the day.

Prep Time
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
2
Calories
280 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Press the firm tofu to remove excess water, then crumble it into bite-sized pieces in a large bowl.
~2 min - 2
Finely chop the kimchi and thinly slice the scallions.
~3 min - 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and maple syrup to create the glaze.
~1 min - 4
Heat the sesame oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
~1 min - 5
Add the crumbled tofu to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to lightly brown.
~7 min - 6
Add the chopped kimchi to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through and slightly softened.
~3 min - 7
Pour the gochujang glaze over the tofu and kimchi mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly and cook for 1 minute more until the glaze thickens slightly.
~1 min - 8
Stir in most of the sliced scallions and season with black pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining scallions.
~1 min
Tips
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) to the gochujang glaze.
- This scramble is delicious served alongside toasted whole-wheat bread or a side of steamed rice.
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