Description
A delicious Asian-inspired dish combining crispy tofu with a sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- Extra-Firm Tofu (1 block, about 14-16 ounces)
- Cornstarch (½ cup)
- Soy Sauce (¼ cup)
- Rice Vinegar (2 tablespoons)
- Honey (¼ cup)
- Garlic (4-5 cloves, minced)
- Fresh Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
- Red Pepper Flakes (½ teaspoon, optional)
- Sesame Oil (1 teaspoon)
- Cooking Oil (for frying, about ½ cup)
- Sesame Seeds (for garnish, optional)
- Green Onions (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes to remove excess water.
- Cut the pressed tofu into bite-sized cubes.
- Coat the tofu in cornstarch until evenly covered.
- Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes for the sauce.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry the coated tofu until golden and crispy for about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Prepare the honey garlic sauce in the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Toss the crispy tofu in the sauce for a couple of minutes to coat.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
Pressing the tofu is key for extra crispiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg