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Crispy Sticky Tofu

Crispy sticky tofu is a delicious and satisfying dish featuring golden-brown tofu glazed in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for serving over rice or salad.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu
  • 1 block firm tofu pressed and drained
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Method
 

Prepare the Tofu
  1. Start by pressing the tofu to remove excess moisture. Use a tofu press or wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top for 15 minutes.
  2. Once pressed, cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes.
Coat and Fry the Tofu
  1. In a bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch until they are evenly coated.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes in a single layer and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
Make the Sauce
  1. While the tofu is frying, combine soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
  2. Whisk together until well combined.
Glaze the Tofu
  1. Once the tofu is crispy, pour the sauce over the tofu in the skillet.
  2. Stir gently to coat the tofu in the sauce, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Serve
  1. Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the glazed tofu to a serving dish.
  2. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can double fry the tofu by letting it cool after the first fry and frying it again for a couple of minutes.

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