Description
Crispy Honey-Garlic Tofu is a delicious vegetarian dish featuring golden, pan-fried tofu coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey-garlic sauce. It’s perfect served over rice or noodles for a satisfying plant-based meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp water + 1 tsp cornstarch (for slurry)
- Sesame seeds and green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Press the tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Toss tofu cubes in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and fry until all sides are golden and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Mix cornstarch slurry and pour into the sauce. Cook until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
- Return tofu to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake or air-fry the tofu before adding to the sauce.
- Use maple syrup or agave to make it fully vegan.
- Add steamed broccoli or snap peas for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg