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Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu

Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu: A Flavor-Packed Vegan Delight

This Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu is a delicious and simple vegan dish perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Pressing Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu
  • 400 grams Firm Tofu Use for the best texture
  • 1 cup Cornstarch Essential for the crunchy coating
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil For frying, opt for neutral oil
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Honey Or maple syrup for a vegan option
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Low-sodium options recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Enhances nutty flavor
For the Garnish
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Optional garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • kitchen towel

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Press the tofu to remove excess moisture for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Cut the tofu into uniform, bite-sized cubes.
  3. In a bowl, combine the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
  4. Coat each tofu cube in cornstarch evenly.
  5. Fry the tofu cubes in hot oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Combine the fried tofu with the honey garlic sauce in the skillet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be served with rice or noodles for a complete meal. For added nutrition, incorporate vegetables into the dish.

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