Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu
A delightful plant-based dish featuring crispy tofu cubes coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (400g) firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1/2 cup (60g) cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup (80ml) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5g) grated ginger
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon (8g) sesame seeds
Instructions
- Press the tofu for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Coat the tofu cubes in cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Fry the tofu cubes for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about a minute.
- Add honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger to the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Coat the crispy tofu in the sauce and toss gently.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup. Adjust the sauce sweetness to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg