Description
Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu is a delicious vegetarian dish featuring golden, crunchy tofu cubes coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. This recipe offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it a popular choice for both lunch and dinner.
Ingredients
For the Tofu:
- Extra-Firm Tofu (1 block, about 14-16 ounces)
- Cornstarch (½ cup)
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- Soy Sauce (¼ cup)
- Rice Vinegar (2 tablespoons)
- Honey (¼ cup)
- Garlic (4-5 cloves, minced)
- Fresh Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
- Red Pepper Flakes (½ teaspoon, optional)
- Sesame Oil (1 teaspoon)
Other Ingredients:
- Cooking Oil (for frying, about ½ cup)
- Sesame Seeds (for garnish, optional)
- Green Onions (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Press the Tofu: Remove excess water from tofu by wrapping in towels and pressing for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Tofu: Cut pressed tofu into cubes and coat with cornstarch.
- Prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Fry the Tofu: Fry cornstarch-coated tofu until crispy in hot oil.
- Cook Until Golden and Crispy: Fry tofu until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Add Tofu to the Honey Garlic Sauce: Simmer tofu in prepared sauce until coated and glossy.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu, Tofu Recipe, Vegetarian Asian Dish, Crispy Tofu, Honey Garlic Sauce
