Spicy Honey Garlic Tofu

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Drain and cut a block of extra firm tofu into 1-inch cubes.
  2. 2Drain and cut a block of extra firm tofu into 1-inch cubes.
  3. 3Drain and cut a block of extra firm tofu into 1-inch cubes.
  4. 4Pat the tofu cubes dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  5. 5Pat the tofu cubes dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  6. 6Pat the tofu cubes dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  7. 7Season the tofu cubes with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  8. 8Season the tofu cubes with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  9. 9Season the tofu cubes with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  10. 10Add 1/4 cup of cornstarch to the tofu and toss until evenly coated.
  11. 11Add 1/4 cup of cornstarch to the tofu and toss until evenly coated.
  12. 12Add 1/4 cup of cornstarch to the tofu and toss until evenly coated.
  13. 13Heat 1/2 cup of neutral oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  14. 14Heat 1/2 cup of neutral oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  15. 15Heat 1/2 cup of neutral oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  16. 16Add the tofu to the pan in a single layer and fry until crispy on all sides.
  17. 17Add the tofu to the pan in a single layer and fry until crispy on all sides.
  18. 18Add the tofu to the pan in a single layer and fry until crispy on all sides.
  19. 19For the sauce, sauté minced garlic in the same pan.
  20. 20For the sauce, sauté minced garlic in the same pan.
  21. 21For the sauce, sauté minced garlic in the same pan.
  22. 22Add soy sauce, gochujang, honey, brown sugar, and hot water to the pan.
  23. 23Add soy sauce, gochujang, honey, brown sugar, and hot water to the pan.
  24. 24Add soy sauce, gochujang, honey, brown sugar, and hot water to the pan.
  25. 25Mix the sauce ingredients and simmer until thickened.
  26. 26Mix the sauce ingredients and simmer until thickened.
  27. 27Mix the sauce ingredients and simmer until thickened.
  28. 28Pour the sauce over the crispy tofu and mix well.
  29. 29Pour the sauce over the crispy tofu and mix well.
  30. 30Pour the sauce over the crispy tofu and mix well.
  31. 31Garnish with chopped scallions.
  32. 32Garnish with chopped scallions.
  33. 33Garnish with chopped scallions.

Ingredients

  • 1 block extra firm tofu
  • 1 block extra firm tofu
  • 1 block extra firm tofu
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 cup corn starch
  • 0.25 cup corn starch
  • 0.25 cup corn starch
  • 0.5 cup neutral oil
  • 0.5 cup neutral oil
  • 0.5 cup neutral oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp hot water
  • 2 tbsp hot water
  • 2 tbsp hot water
  • 2 stalks scallions
  • 2 stalks scallions
  • 2 stalks scallions

Equipment

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