Crispy Sticky Tofu
This sticky tofu is crispy on the outside with a sweet sticky glaze. The perfect dinner with rice and veggies and easy to make in 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 11 oz300 g extra firm tofu
- 3 tablespoonssweet soy sauce
- 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
- 1garlic cloves
- ½ tablespoonred pepper flakes - or more of you like it spicy
- 4 tablespoonscorn starch (only one tablespoon used in the marinade)
- 3 tablespoonswater
- 3 tablespoonsoil
- garnish sesame seeds or chopped green onions
Directions
- 1
Drain and press tofu with either a tofu press or in between a clean tea towel with something heavy on top to remove the excess water
- 2
In a small bowl or ramekin add the sweet soy sauce, vinegar, grated garlic and red pepper flakes. Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water, stir or whisk to combine
- 3
Slice tofu into triangles or tofu cubes and coat in the remaining corn starch
- 4
Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add the tofu pieces in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch. Pan fry for a few minutes on both sides until you have golden and crispy tofu
- 5
Pour the marinade into the pan which will become very bubbly instantly. Quickly turn all the tofu pieces over so they are coated on both sides and serve on a dish straight awayGarnish with the sesame seeds and enjoy your Crispy Sticky Tofu!