Description
Crispy sticky tofu brings Asian-inspired comfort straight to your kitchen with golden-brown cubes glazed in a tangy sweet sauce. Delicious protein promises a quick meal that satisfies hunger and delights taste buds with simple ingredients and minimal cooking effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 11 ounces (300 grams) extra firm tofu
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1–2 garlic cloves, grated
- 0.5 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 3–4 tablespoons water
Garnish Ingredients:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Extract excess moisture from tofu by pressing it between tea towels with a weighted object for 15-20 minutes, ensuring a firm texture for optimal crispiness.
- Craft a vibrant sauce by whisking together sweet soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes, then incorporate cornstarch and water until smooth and glossy.
- Transform the pressed tofu into geometric triangles or cubes, then meticulously dredge each piece in cornstarch, creating a powdery, even coating that guarantees a crunchy exterior.
- Warm a non-stick skillet to medium-high heat with sufficient oil, then arrange tofu pieces without overcrowding, allowing each morsel to develop a golden, crisp crust for approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Cascade the prepared sauce into the sizzling pan, watching it bubble and caramelize instantly, quickly rotating tofu pieces to ensure complete, glossy coverage with the tantalizingly sticky glaze.
- Immediately plate the glistening tofu, sprinkling with toasted sesame seeds and freshly chopped green onions for a burst of color and complementary crunch.
Notes
- Press tofu thoroughly to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent excess moisture during frying.
- Coat tofu pieces completely in cornstarch for an extra crunchy exterior that helps sauce adhere perfectly.
- Use a non-stick pan to prevent sticking and ensure even golden-brown coloration without burning.
- Prepare sauce ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and maintain high heat for crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg