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gochujang

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes + miso

Sriracha offers a similar heat with less sweetness.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh provides more protein and is less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola is budget-friendly.

Press tofu to remove excess moisture for 15 minutes.

Cut tofu into cubes or slices.

Mix gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, sugar, rice vinegar, and water in a bowl.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add tofu to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Pour the gochujang mixture over the tofu in the skillet.

Toss gently to coat the tofu evenly in the sauce.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallions before serving.

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