Pan-Fried Garlic Tofu

Name: Pan-Fried Garlic Tofu
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients: 14 to 16 ounces of extra-firm tofu, drained; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons of soy sauce; 3 stalks of green onion, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish; Juice of 1 small lemon; 2 tablespoons of brown sugar; 1 ½ teaspoon of fresh ginger, grated; ¼ cup of water; 2 tablespoons of oil

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Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings
4 -6 servings
Calories
150 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Pan-Fried Garlic Tofu

Christopher Rios

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With a combination of salty, sweet, slightly spicy, and umami-rich flavors, this pan-fried garlic tofu is packed with flavor and perfect with grains, stir-fries, and more. Gluten-free and sugar-free options included!

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Ingredients

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14 to 16 ounces of extra-firm tofu, drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons of soy sauce
3 stalks of green onion, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
Juice of 1 small lemon
2 tablespoons of brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoon of fresh ginger, grated
¼ cup of water
2 tablespoons of oil

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Instructions

Cut tofu into ⅓ inch thick triangular slices, place in a large casserole dish, and set aside.
To create the marinade, thoroughly mix together the rest of the ingredients (except the oil) in a medium bowl and pour over the tofu. Allow tofu to sit for a minimum of two hours, or overnight for a richer taste. Flip tofu halfway in-between.
Once the tofu is marinated, place a large sauté pan over high heat. Add just enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Add as many tofu slices as will fit in one layer. Cook until tofu is browned on the bottom, 2-3 minutes. Flip the pieces, and brown on the other side, about 2 minutes. Pour in the marinade mixture, and cook until tofu darkens slightly, about 45 seconds. Flip tofu and repeat.
Garnish with remaining thinly sliced green onion.

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Notes

Change the tofu shape: Keep it in triangle or rectangle slices or chop it down into tofu cubes. Change the shape according to your dish. Slice the pieces evenly so they cook at the same rate.
Allow the tofu to sear: Add the marinated tofu to a searing hot pan and allow it to cook until browned and seared, then flip. This isn’t a recipe where you want to be stirring a lot.
For crispier results: I recommend pressing the tofu for 30 minutes before marinating it. You can also remove excess marinade from the tofu with clean paper towels before lightly dusting the tofu triangles in cornstarch to pan fry until crispy before adding the ginger garlic sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 150kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 568mg (24%) Potassium 201mg (6%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	150kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	10g	3%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	9g	14%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Sodium	568mg	24%
Potassium	201mg	4%
Fiber	0.3g	1%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	1IU	0%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	42mg	4%
Iron	1mg	6%