Description
A deliciously crispy and sticky honey garlic tofu recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for impressing your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams firm tofu (14 oz)
- 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
- About 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Drain the firm tofu and press it to remove excess moisture for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 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 sauce.
- Coat each tofu cube evenly in cornstarch, shaking off excess.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the tofu cubes until golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 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.
- Add the crispy tofu to the sauce and gently toss to coat evenly.
Notes
Press your tofu well before cooking to avoid sogginess. Adjust sweetness and spiciness according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tofu, honey garlic, vegan recipe, crispy tofu, Asian cuisine