Description
Crispy Sticky Tofu is a quick dinner packed with golden tofu, a sweet savory sticky glaze, and bold takeout-style flavor in every bite. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, simple dinner ideas, meatless meals, and food ideas when you want a healthy snack-style bowl or satisfying plant-based dinner over rice.
Ingredients
14 oz extra-firm tofu
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons neutral oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon sriracha
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
3 cups cooked jasmine rice
1 cucumber, sliced
1 carrot, shredded
Instructions
1. Press the tofu well, then cut it into bite-size cubes.
2. Toss the tofu with cornstarch until lightly coated on all sides.
3. Heat the neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the tofu until golden and crisp on multiple sides.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sriracha.
5. Pour the sauce into the skillet and toss the tofu gently until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
6. Serve the sticky tofu over warm jasmine rice and top with green onions, sesame seeds, cucumber, and shredded carrot.
Notes
Do not skip pressing the tofu, because extra moisture will keep it from getting crisp and the sauce will not cling as well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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