Description
A delightful dish that marries sweet honey with savory garlic for a tantalizing vegan treat 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 (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Drain the firm tofu and press it to remove excess moisture for about 15-20 minutes.
- Cut the pressed tofu into uniform bite-sized cubes.
- In a small bowl, mix together honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
- Coat each tofu cube evenly in cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the tofu cubes for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried tofu and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Lower the skillet to medium heat, pour in the honey garlic sauce, and let it simmer for about a minute.
- Add the crispy tofu back into the sauce and gently toss to coat each piece evenly.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider double-coating the tofu in cornstarch. If desired, add red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tofu, vegan, honey garlic, easy recipe, plant-based, crispy tofu