Description
This crispy honey garlic tofu recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy tofu. Perfectly fried and coated in a sweet and savory sauce, it’s a great addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams firm tofu
- 4 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for a 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
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Drain and press the tofu for 15-20 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Cut the pressed tofu into uniform 1-inch cubes.
- Whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil to make the sauce.
- Coat tofu cubes evenly in cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry tofu until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain excess oil and place tofu on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Return the skillet to medium heat, add the honey garlic sauce, and simmer for 1 minute.
- Toss the crispy tofu in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made with maple syrup for a vegan alternative.
- Make sure to press the tofu well to achieve the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 0