Honey Sesame Tofu

Name: Honey Sesame Tofu
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: ½ pound extra-firm tofu; ½ cup all-purpose flour; about 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or mild olive oil for frying; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger root*; 1 large garlic clove; ½ tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons honey; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon corn starch; 4 scallions (green onions)

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
2
Calories
542 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Chinese

Honey Sesame Tofu

Samara Cain

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This honey sesame tofu tastes delicious and is quick and easy to make. The tofu is pan fried and served with a sweet, sour and spicy sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

For the tofu:

½ pound extra-firm tofu
½ cup all-purpose flour
about 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or mild olive oil for frying

For the sauce:

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger root*
1 large garlic clove, peeled and minced or pressed through a garlic press
½ tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, more if you like it spicier**
1 teaspoon corn starch

To serve:

4 scallions (green onions), chopped

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Instructions

For the tofu:

Drain the block of tofu, then cut into ¾-inch cubes. Dry the cubes with a paper towel. Roll the tofu cubes in the flour, making sure to coat them on all sides.
Heat the oil in a cast iron or non-stick pan until shimmering. Fry the tofu cubes in a single layer until golden brown on all sides (a few minutes on each side). Set aside on a plate lined with a paper towel.

For the sauce:

Add all sauce ingredients to a liquid measuring cup. Whisk well until fully combined.
Pour the mix into a saucepan. Bring to a full boil, whisking continuously. Keep boiling the sauce until it becomes translucent and thickens (a few minutes). Take off the heat.

To serve:

Serve the tofu with rice, drizzle with the sauce and sprinkle chopped scallions on top.

Notes

*If fresh ginger is not available, you can substitute ½ teaspoon dried ground ginger.
**The level of spiciness in a given amount of crushed red pepper flakes varies quite a bit from batch to batch. I recommend you start with ¼ teaspoon and then add more after you taste the sauce, if you like it spicier.
Storage instructions:
Store leftover fried tofu cubes and leftover sauce in separate airtight containers in the fridge. Reheat the tofu in a non-stick pan on the stovetop. Reheat the sauce in a pan or in the microwave.