Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu

Name: Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces firm or extra firm tofu; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; salt and pepper; 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 cloves garlic sliced; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon chili garlic paste; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon water; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon water; sesame seeds; green onion

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 Servings
Course
Main Course

Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu

Nico Becker

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This Honey Garlic Tofu is an epic meat free recipe that combines crispy fried tofu with sweet and savory flavors of a honey garlic sauce. Top with sesame seeds and green onion for the perfect finish.

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Ingredients

Servings

For the Tofu

12 ounces firm or extra firm tofu
4 tablespoons cornstarch
salt and pepper
2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Honey Garlic Sauce

3 cloves garlic sliced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili garlic paste
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon water

Cornstarch Slurry

1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon water

Garnish

sesame seeds
green onion

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Instructions

Press the tofu and let excess water be released. Chop into bite sized squares. Place in a large container with a lid, add cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Place the lid back on the container and shake until all the pieces of tofu are covered.
Heat a skillet with vegetable oil over medium heat. Once the oil is heated, add the tofu (do not let the tofu touch). Let the tofu fry until crispy and golden, flip as each side cooks. You may need to work in batches depending on how large your skillet is.
Once done, place the fried tofu on a wire rack to cool and remove the skillet from the heat. While the tofu is cooling make the sauce. In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, chili garlic paste, honey, and water. Set aside.
Drain the skillet of any excess oil, leaving a little to sauté the garlic and ginger. Heat the skillet over medium heat again. Once heated, add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant about 30 seconds to a minute. Whisk in the honey garlic sauce and let simmer.
While the honey garlic sauce is simmering, in a small bowl combine cornstarch and water, whisk together until well combined. Stir into the sauce and let thicken for about a minute or so. Turn off the heat. Add the fried tofu to the skillet and stir until the tofu is coated by the honey garlic sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.