Description
A delightful crispy honey garlic tofu recipe featuring a glossy sauce that wraps each cube in irresistible sweetness and umami flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams firm tofu (14 oz)
- 4 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use low-sodium or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (about 60 g)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 1 cup used; expect 1–2 tbsp absorbed per batch)
Instructions
- Drain the firm tofu and press it to remove excess moisture for 15–20 minutes.
- Cut the pressed tofu into uniform bite-sized cubes (about 1–1.5 inch).
- In a small bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create the honey garlic sauce. Set aside.
- Place the cornstarch in a shallow bowl or plate. Coat each tofu cube evenly in cornstarch, shaking off excess.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the tofu cubes in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Remove the fried tofu and place it 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.
- Add the crispy tofu to the sauce and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Press tofu thoroughly for better crisp. Make sure not to crowd the pan during frying to maintain oil temperature.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg