Gochujang Tofu Arepa — Gluten-Free Korean Dinner
Category: Simple Meals | Ready in 18 minutes | Serves 1 adult or 2 kids | Naturally gluten-free
What You Need
- 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
- 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, cubed
- 3 tbsp gluten-free gochujang
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
How to Make It
- Pat the tofu dry and pan-fry in a dry nonstick pan over medium-high until golden, 8 minutes.
- Stir the gochujang and honey with 2 tbsp water, pour over the tofu, and toss until sticky, 2 minutes.
- Toss the cucumber with the rice vinegar and a pinch of salt for a quick kimchi-style pickle.
- Warm the arepas in the toaster on high, 2-3 cycles.
- Spoon the tofu over each arepa and top with the cucumber.
About This Recipe
Gochujang — Korea's fermented chili paste — is deeply savory, a little sweet, and slow-building in heat. Look for a certified gluten-free jar, since some are thickened with wheat.
Keep Your Freezer Stocked for Busy Days
These recipes work because the hard part is already done. Zavor & Co delivers gluten-free arepas straight to your door — heat them from frozen in minutes and dinner is halfway there.
