Description
This crispy honey garlic tofu features a crunchy shell and tender, silky center, coated in a sticky-sweet glaze for a delicious plant-based dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Firm tofu: 400 grams (14 oz)
- Honey: 4 tablespoons (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons (use tamari for gluten-free)
- Cornstarch: 1/2 cup (about 64 g)
- Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
- Green onions: 2, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds: 2 tablespoons (for garnish)
- Vegetable oil: for frying (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Drain the tofu and press it to remove excess moisture for 15–20 minutes.
- Cut the pressed tofu into uniform bite-sized cubes (about 1-inch pieces).
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil until smooth. Set aside.
- Place cornstarch in a shallow dish. Gently toss each tofu cube in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add tofu cubes to the hot oil in a single layer and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Remove the fried tofu with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Return the skillet to medium heat, pour in the honey-garlic sauce, and let it simmer for about 1 minute to thicken slightly.
- Add the crispy tofu back to the skillet and gently toss to coat evenly in the glaze. Cook 30–60 seconds more until the sauce is glossy.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option. Reducing frying oil or baking the tofu can lower total fat and calories.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg