Description
Crispy tofu cubes in a sticky honey garlic sauce. The honey garlic tofu is ready in 30-minutes and perfect for Meatless Monday!
Ingredients
1 block extra firm tofu (350g), pressed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see notes for pressing instructions)
1 tbsp avocado oil
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
5–6 garlic cloves (depending on the size), minced
1/4 tsp ground ginger (or 1/2 tsp fresh minced ginger)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp cornstarch
Sesame seeds and green onion for serving (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat avocado in a large pan on medium-high heat.
2. Add cubed tofu to the pan in a single layer. Let tofu cook undisturbed until it starts to brown on the bottom side.
3. Flip each piece of tofu to an uncooked side, continuing to cook until browned. Repeat until all sides of the tofu cubes are lightly browned. This will take ~10-15 minutes, depending on the temperature of your pan.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and ground ginger. Let the sauce sit until the tofu is finished browning.
5. Once the tofu is browned on all sides, reduce heat to low-medium and pour the sauce into the pan. Simmer the tofu until the sauce has thickened and becomes sticky, about 5 minutes.
6. Serve with rice and steamed broccoli for a balanced meal.
Notes
Pressing tofu will help get rid of excess moisture from its packaging, allowing it to get crispy when cooked. Press tofu ahead of time using a tofu press (see in the post above for an example) or by wrapping your tofu in a paper towel and placing a heavy pot (such as cast iron) or a stack of books on top. Leave tofu for at least 30 minutes to press, ideally 1 hour.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Stove top