Description
A quick and easy recipe for crispy honey garlic tofu that’s crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a sticky sweet garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams (14 oz) firm tofu, drained and pressed
- 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
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Drain the firm tofu and press it for 15-20 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Cut the pressed tofu into uniform bite-sized cubes.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create the honey garlic sauce.
- Coat each tofu cube evenly in cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the tofu cubes until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the fried tofu and place it on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Return the skillet to medium heat, pour in the honey garlic sauce, and let it simmer for about a minute.
- Add the crispy tofu to the sauce and gently toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, then serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup. You can also add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tofu, honey garlic, vegan, crispy, easy recipe