Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu
Golden crispy tofu coated in a sweet, savory, and sticky garlic sauce. A quick, protein-packed vegan dinner ready in under 45 minutes!
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan-Option, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
400 grams (14 oz) firm tofu, pressed and cubed
4 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari)
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Drain and press tofu for 15-20 mins. Cut into cubes.
- Mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl for the sauce.
- Coat tofu cubes evenly in cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a skillet. Fry tofu until golden and crispy, 3-4 mins per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Pour sauce into the warm skillet. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Add crispy tofu back to skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For crispier tofu, press it thoroughly. Use maple syrup for a vegan version. Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying. Serve immediately over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 calories
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://cleanvegankitchen.com/crispy-honey-garlic-tofu/