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Honey Sesame Tofu
4.5 from 24 votes

Honey Sesame Tofu

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.

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

Ingredients

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 rice vinegar unseasoned
  • 1 teaspoon ginger finely grated fresh root
  • 1 garlic peeled and minced or pressed through a garlic press, large clove
  • ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes more if you like it spicier
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
To serve:
  • 4 green onion chopped, aka scallions

Instructions

For the tofu:
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  1. 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.
  2. 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:
  1. Add all sauce ingredients to a liquid measuring cup. Whisk well until fully combined.
  2. 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:
  1. 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.