Prep tofu — Drain, cut into chunky strips and simmer in veg stock for 8–10 mins to firm up. Drain + pat dry.
Coat — Set up 3 bowls: Bowl 1: flour, Bowl 2: milk + mayo, Bowl 3: panko + coconut + salt. Dip tofu → flour → milk mix → panko mix. Lay on parchment.
Cook — Bake at 200°C for 18–20 mins (or air-fry 12–15) until crisp + golden.
Make glaze — Simmer gochujang, soy, vinegar, maple + sesame oil for 2–3 mins until shiny and thick.
Serve — Plate up + drizzle generously (or dip!) in the Korean glaze. Bonus: sriracha-lime mayo on the side.
