Description
Crispy Sticky Tofu is a delightful dish that transforms ordinary tofu into a culinary masterpiece. With perfectly golden-brown cubes coated in a sweet and tangy glaze, this recipe guarantees an explosion of flavor in every bite. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish is sure to impress and leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz extra-firm tofu
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp chili paste (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Press the tofu between paper towels to remove excess moisture, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
- Toss the cubed tofu in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry tofu cubes until golden brown on all sides, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and chili paste until sugar dissolves.
- Pour the sauce over the crispy tofu in the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot garnished with sesame seeds or chopped scallions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg