Crispy Soy Garlic Tofu
Graceful Beaver

Crispy Soy Garlic Tofu

Crispy tofu in a garlicky, savory umami sauce

Golden crispy tofu cubes tossed in a sweet-savory garlic soy sauce that creates an addictive umami glaze.

33Min
4Servings
245Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianVeganKid friendlySpicy 1/5vegetarianvegan
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Equipment

Chef's knife
Cutting board
Plate
Mixing bowl
Frying pan
Stove
Spatula
Tongs
Mixing spoon
Kitchen scale

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

firm tofu (drained, pressed)

400 g

corn starch (dry)

30 g

olive oil (liquid)

30 ml

garlic (minced)

4 cloves

soy sauce (liquid)

45 ml

sugar (granulated)

15 g

sesame oil (liquid)

5 ml

green onion (sliced)

2 stalks

Instructions

1

Prepare the tofu

Drain and press the tofu to remove excess moisture for maximum crispiness.

15 min
Pressing removes water for better browning and texture
2

Cut and coat tofu

Cut the pressed tofu into 2 cm cubes and coat evenly with corn starch.

5 min
Ensure all sides are coated for even crispiness
3

Pan fry the tofu

Heat oil in a pan and fry tofu cubes until golden and crispy on all sides.

8 minMedium-high heattimer 8 min
Don't overcrowd the pan - cook in batches if needed
4

Make the sauce

In the same pan, sauté minced garlic, then add soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.

3 minMedium heattimer 1 min
Garlic should be golden, not brown
5

Combine and serve

Return crispy tofu to the pan and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Garnish with green onions.

2 minMedium heat
Toss gently to maintain crispiness

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Reheat: Pan fry 3-4 minutes to restore crispiness

Best enjoyed immediately. Leftovers can be reheated in a pan to restore texture.

Notes

Press tofu well for best results

Adjust soy sauce to taste - some brands are saltier than others

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