Description
A quick and easy recipe for crispy honey garlic tofu that combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
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 (optional)
- 1 cup Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture for about 15-20 minutes.
- Cut the tofu into uniform bite-sized cubes.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil together for the sauce.
- Coat each tofu cube evenly in cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry the tofu cubes for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain fried tofu on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Return skillet to medium heat, pour in the honey garlic sauce, and let it simmer for 1 minute.
- Gently add the crispy tofu back to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Feel free to swap honey for maple syrup to keep it plant-based. Add any leftover veggies to the stir-fry for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg