Meal Kit
Crispy Korean BBQ Tofu Tacos
with peanuts and pickled vegetables
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Wheat, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy
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Vegetarian

Chef
David Padilla
Korean BBQ is a fun, exciting dinner (cooked right in front of you!) and this crispy tofu beaut gives you the excitement without having to find a parking place or figure out 20% on the tip. Tortillas are filled with everything from the perfectly crunchy, cucumbers and peanuts, to the sweet heat of BBQ sauce and sambal. We're giving these amazing flavors in taco form, the best form of any food. And no, sorry, we can't accept any tips for offering amazing meals… yet.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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- 3 oz. Matchstick Carrots
- 1 Persian Cucumber
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- 1 oz. Seasoned Rice Vinegar
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- 2 Green Onions
- 3 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- 1 tsp. Sambal
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) 4PX7JZ3m
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Calories790
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Carbohydrates84g
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Net Carbs75g
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Fat41g
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Protein26g
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Sodium1380mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Line a plate with a paper towel. Cut tofu into 1" dice and place on towel-lined plate. Top with paper towels, then press gently but firmly to remove excess moisture. Set aside, 5 minutes.
While tofu presses, trim cucumber, halve lengthwise, then cut into 1/4” slices.Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle. Keep white and green portions separate.Coarsely chop peanuts. -
2 Pickle Vegetables and Make Sauce
In a mixing bowl, combine white portions of green onions, rice wine vinegar, matchstick carrots, cucumber, and a pinch of pepper. Set aside, at least 10 minutes.
In another mixing bowl, combine Korean BBQ sauce and half the sambal. Taste, and add more sambal, if desired. Set aside. -
3 Cook the Tofu
Line another plate with a paper towel.
In another mixing bowl, toss tofu with cornstarch, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper until well-coated.Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 3 Tbsp. olive oil. Add tofu to hot pan and stir occasionally until golden brown, 6-8 minutes.Transfer to towel-lined plate and season with a pinch of salt. -
4 Warm the Tortillas
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm, 30 seconds.
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5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling tortillas with tofu and drizzling with Korean BBQ sauce-sambal mixture (to taste). Top with pickled vegetables, and garnish with peanuts and green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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