{
    "schema": "reciperide/1.0",
    "name": "Gochujang Noodle Bowl",
    "description": "Spicy, savory, sweet & totally addictive \u2014 ready in 25 minutes.",
    "servings": 2,
    "prep_minutes": 25,
    "ingredients": [],
    "steps": [
        {
            "order": 1,
            "instruction": "Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside \u2014 cold noodles grip the sauce better.",
            "timer_seconds": 480
        },
        {
            "order": 2,
            "instruction": "Whisk gochujang, soy, rice vinegar, maple, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and glossy. Taste \u2014 add the last tbsp of water if it's clinging to the whisk.",
            "timer_seconds": 120
        },
        {
            "order": 3,
            "instruction": "Heat a drizzle of neutral oil in a pan over medium-high. Add tofu cubes in a single layer. Don't poke. Let one side go golden (4 min) before flipping. Season lightly with salt + pepper.",
            "timer_seconds": 600
        },
        {
            "order": 4,
            "instruction": "Toss noodles with the sauce until every strand glistens. Pile into bowls. Top with crispy tofu and all your favorite vegetables in colorful piles \u2014 eat with your eyes first.",
            "timer_seconds": 0
        },
        {
            "order": 5,
            "instruction": "Shower with sesame seeds, a squeeze of lime, and any extras you love. Spicy + sweet + savory + fresh \u2014 dig in.",
            "timer_seconds": 0
        }
    ],
    "source_url": "https://recipefordinner.online/cuisine/korean/gochujang-noodle-bowl/",
    "exported_at": "2026-05-26T08:28:09+00:00"
}