Description
A delightful crispy honey garlic tofu recipe that combines sweet, savory, and crunchy elements, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams (14 oz) 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 the tofu and press to remove excess moisture for about 15-20 minutes. Cut the tofu into uniform bite-sized cubes.
- In a small bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
- Coat each tofu cube evenly in cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tofu cubes in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove tofu and let it rest on a paper towel-lined plate. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, simmer for a minute.
- Add the fried tofu to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Transfer the tofu to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup and feel free to add seasonal vegetables for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg