Korean Marinated Tofu Burritos

This is one of my favourite fusion recipes. Shaking up classic Korean delicacies such as Kimchi Fried Rice, with zesty and fresh Mexican flavours. The burrito filling is completely plant based, using deliciously marinated tofu – that packs a punch, and vegan kimchi. As many people already know, Kimchi is a super food! It hosts a party of good bacteria, due to its fermentation process, which is incredibly healthy for your gut.

I've attached two short video snippets of my time in Berlin, where my team and I celebrated International Kimchi Day – November 22nd. We hosted a Kimchi-making party (known as a Gimjang) that was part of a massive Gimjang event spread between Los Angeles, Moscow and Berlin. I also filmed a cooking demo featuring my Korean Marinated Tofu Burritos, and Kimchi Mac and Cheese.

 

Ingredients

Makes 4 burritos

FOR THE TOFU

  • 400g (14oz) firm tofu
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chilli flakes)
  • 1 tbsp roasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp garlic, grated or finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 spring onion, thinly sliced at an angle
  • vegetable oil, for frying

KIMCHI FRIED RICE

  • 250g (9oz) long grain white rice
  • 80g (3oz) onion, finely diced
  • 80g (3oz) carrot, peeled and finely diced
  • 80g (3oz) mushrooms, finely diced
  • 80g (3oz) courgette, finely diced
  • 350g (12oz) vegan cabbage kimchi, finely diced
  • 4 perilla leaves, chopped into 1cm (1/2 in) pieces
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • sea salt

BURRITO

  • 4 large flour tortillas, 25cm (10in) diameter
  • 400g (14oz) Kimchi Fried Rice
  • 160g (5.oz) canned black beans, drained
  • ½ avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced into 1cm (1/2 in) thick pieces
  • ½ beefsteak tomato, finely chopped
  • 80g (3oz) baby spinach
  • 4 tbsp soured cream (choose vegan soured cream for fully plant-based burrito)

Method

  1. Place the tofu on a large plate with a few pieces of kitchen paper and place another plate on top. Leave to stand for 8–10 minutes to press and drain the water out. Cut the tofu into 2 x 2cm cubes and place into a food-safe plastic bag.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, gochugaru, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and spring onion. Tip the mixture into the bag with the tofu and allow to marinate in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
  3. While marinating, make the kimchi fried rice. Cook the rice according to the packet instructions or in a rice cooker. Once done, spread out evenly on a sheet tray to dry and leave to one side.
  4. In a non-stick pan set over medium–high heat, drizzle in a little vegetable oil and tip in the onion, carrot, mushrooms and courgette. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until softened, then add the rice and cook for a further 2 minutes, tossing until well incorporated. Add the chopped kimchi and perilla leaves and cook for a further 2–3 minutes, mixing it well into the rice. Season with sea salt, to taste. Cover and keep warm while you cook the tofu.
  5. Place a non-stick frying pan over a medium–low heat and drizzle lightly with vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Pour in the tofu and marinating liquid and sauté for about 4–5 minutes, turning often, until warmed through and the tofu is slightly crispy. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
  6. Lay the tortillas out on a flat surface. Divide the kimchi rice between them, then place the tofu on top. Spoon over some black beans, add a few slices of avocado, and top with tomato and baby spinach. Roll the burrito closed and drizzle with soured cream.

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Social media

@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageAd. Sweet, chewy, and a little unexpected. 🍯✨

@ocadouk just launched a Korean aisle featuring some of my go-to ingredients, and I couldn’t resist sharing one of my favorite recipes based on a classic nostalgic treat…Hotteok Crispy Rice Treats. 🇰🇷

Inspired by Hotteok, Korea’s iconic winter street snack usually stuffed with brown sugar and peanuts, these rice crispy treats take those cozy flavours and give them a twist. The secret ingredient? White miso, a fermented soybean paste that adds gentle umami, saltiness, and perfectly balances the sweetness of the marshmallows and chocolate.

A fun bit of culinary history: Hotteok originally arrived in Korea with Chinese merchants in the late 19th century, but it wasn’t until cooking oil became widely available in the 1970s that it turned into the beloved winter staple we know today. Crispy on the outside, gooey in the middle, and sold steaming hot on every street corner.

This no-bake version captures that same comfort in a quick, modern bite. They’re sticky, sweet, and full of Seoul. 💛

Makes 12-16 treats

Ingredients:
non-stick spray or a little neutral oil, to coat the dish
85g unsalted butter
4 tsp white miso paste
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
285g mini marshmallows
165g crispy rice cereal
45g dry roasted peanuts, chopped

For the Chocolate Drizzle (optional)
85g dark chocolate chips
1½ tsp coconut oil

Watch the video for the method and ask any questions in the comments 💜

✨ Full recipe in my book K-Quick (which you can also get on Ocado!)

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageWelcome back to the K-Viral Kitchen. Today 
I’m bringing you a new creation from my kitchen — Churro inspired Tteok…the mash-up you didn’t know you needed. 🍡✨

Crispy, chewy Korean rice cakes fried to golden perfection & rolled in cinnamon sugar. 

And the best part? Dipping them into a warm, spicy-sweet gochujang caramel. 

I wanted something festive, fun, and a little unexpected for the holidays…so I dreamed up 
this mash-up. 

A little Korean chew meets a little Spanish sweetness. A holiday treat with a cross-cultural twist.

Crispy outside, chewy inside, sweet heat in every bite. Pure comfort with a Seoul-ful kick. 💛

Tell me your favorite holiday dessert in the comments ⤵️

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageAd. POV: It’s Kimjang season 🥬✨

Every autumn, families in Korea gather to make and share kimchi for the winter ahead — a tradition called Kimjang (김장), the ritual of making kimchi together. 🇰🇷

A tradition so meaningful it was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Celebrating family, community, and culture through food. 💛

To mark the launch of @ocadouk’s new Korean Food Aisle, I hosted a Kimjang Masterclass at home. Sharing my kimchi recipe, cooking & eating with friends, and celebrating the soul of Korean cuisine. 🥬✨

Kimchi isn’t just cooking… it’s a cultural ritual. It’s food, love, and community all in one jar. 💕

The beauty of kimchi is that it’s endlessly versatile. There are over 250 official varieties. You can kimchi anything: cucumber, cauliflower, even broccoli! The secret lies in gochugaru: Korean chili flakes that are smoky, slightly sweet, and deeply umami. 🌶️

Kimjang reminds us that food is more than flavor…it’s love, legacy, and connection, passed down through generations. 🥂

Did you know? Kimchi is a probiotic powerhouse: rich in vitamins A, B, and C, and packed with healthy bacteria that support gut health and immunity.

A big thank you to @koreafoodsuk and @seoulplaza_koreafoods for providing the authentic Korean ingredients that made it all possible, and to @josephjosephofficial, @kilneruk, and @kitchenaid_uk for the beautiful tools and kitchen essentials that brought the experience to life. 💕

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageThe martini is getting a spicy glow-up. 🍸🔥

From Caprese salads turned into martinis to green curry and saffron-spiced twists. Bartenders everywhere are shaking things up. 

So of course, I had to make my own version. 🇰🇷

Meet the Dirty Kimchi Martini…bold, briny, and just the right amount of rebellious. 

Instead of olive brine, I’m using kimchi brine for that spicy-tangy kick and hit of umami you won’t forget. 

Shaken with soju and a splash of dry vermouth, rimmed with gochugaru, and topped with cucumber kimchi. 

Savory. Spicy. Seoul-fully sippable. ✨

The kind of cocktail that sparks conversation. Perfect with your favorite salty snack or when you want to impress your foodie friends.

Drop a “🍸” if you’d try it!👇

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