Description
A delightful dish featuring crispy fried tofu coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block firm tofu
- 1/4 cup honey (or agave syrup for vegan)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Press the tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut into even cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
- Toss the tofu cubes in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the crispy tofu and stir to coat evenly.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with chopped green onions, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make the sauce in advance for an easy weeknight meal. Vegan options available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tofu, honey garlic, vegan, crispy, Asian, dinner