Description
A delightful crispy honey garlic tofu recipe featuring a contrast of textures with a sweet and savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams (14 oz) firm tofu
- 4 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Approximately 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
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 (roughly 1–1.25 inches).
- In a small bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create the honey garlic sauce. Set aside.
- Coat each tofu cube evenly in cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 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 a minute until it slightly thickens.
- Add the crispy tofu to the sauce and gently toss to coat evenly. Cook for another 30–60 seconds so the glaze clings to each piece.
- Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Press tofu thoroughly for crispier results. Fry in batches to maintain crispiness. Adjust sauce sweetness and saltiness according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg