Description
A delightful dish that marries crispy tofu with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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
- Vegetable Oil, for frying (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Drain and press the firm tofu 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.
- Evenly coat each tofu cube with cornstarch.
- In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Carefully fry the tofu cubes until golden brown and crispy, roughly 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the tofu and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet and let it simmer for about a minute.
- Gently toss the crispy tofu in the sauce until evenly coated.
Notes
For a vegan option, use maple or agave syrup instead of honey. Ensure that tofu is thoroughly pressed for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tofu, honey garlic, crispy, vegan, Asian cuisine