Soy and Garlic Tofu

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Drain the firm tofu.
  2. 2Drain the firm tofu.
  3. 3Drain the firm tofu.
  4. 4Cut the tofu into thin strips.
  5. 5Cut the tofu into thin strips.
  6. 6Cut the tofu into thin strips.
  7. 7Remove all moisture from the tofu using a paper towel or dishcloth.
  8. 8Remove all moisture from the tofu using a paper towel or dishcloth.
  9. 9Remove all moisture from the tofu using a paper towel or dishcloth.
  10. 10Coat each tofu strip one by one in corn starch.
  11. 11Coat each tofu strip one by one in corn starch.
  12. 12Coat each tofu strip one by one in corn starch.
  13. 13Fry the coated tofu for around five minutes, then flip them.
  14. 14Fry the coated tofu for around five minutes, then flip them.
  15. 15Fry the coated tofu for around five minutes, then flip them.
  16. 16While the tofu is cooking, prepare the sauce by combining 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 3 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons of honey, 3 tablespoons of water, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon of corn starch.
  17. 17While the tofu is cooking, prepare the sauce by combining 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 3 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons of honey, 3 tablespoons of water, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon of corn starch.
  18. 18While the tofu is cooking, prepare the sauce by combining 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 3 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons of honey, 3 tablespoons of water, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon of corn starch.
  19. 19Once the tofu is done, set it aside.
  20. 20Once the tofu is done, set it aside.
  21. 21Once the tofu is done, set it aside.
  22. 22Thicken the sauce over heat.
  23. 23Thicken the sauce over heat.
  24. 24Thicken the sauce over heat.
  25. 25Add the cooked tofu back into the thickened sauce.
  26. 26Add the cooked tofu back into the thickened sauce.
  27. 27Add the cooked tofu back into the thickened sauce.
  28. 28Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
  29. 29Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
  30. 30Top with green onions and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

  • 1 firm tofu
  • 1 firm tofu
  • 1 firm tofu
  • 0.25 cup corn starch
  • 0.25 cup corn starch
  • 0.25 cup corn starch
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp corn starch
  • 1 tsp corn starch
  • 1 tsp corn starch
  • green onions
  • green onions
  • green onions
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

paper toweldishclothFable dinnerwareHexClad kitchenware

Tips

  • Cutting tofu into thin strips makes it crispier.
  • Ensure all moisture is removed from the tofu.
  • Be careful with corn starch as it splatters.
  • Tofu is versatile and can be eaten with noodles, rice, or salad.