"Honey" Garlic Tofu
A vegan take on the classic takeaway dish, this is an amazing weeknight treat that's ready in half an hour.
Ingredients
- 16 ozextra firm tofu (sliced into 1-inch cubes)
- ½ tspblack pepper
- ½ tspgarlic powder
- ½ tspsalt
- ¼ cupcornstarch
- 4 clovesgarlic
- ⅓ cupsoy sauce
- ¼ cupmaple syrup (or honey if you eat it)
- 3 tbsprice vinegar
- 2 tspsriracha
- ½ tspred pepper flakes
- 1 ½ tbspcornstarch (mixed with 1½ tbsp water, to make a slurry)
- 4servings jasmine rice
- sesame seeds
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment or a reusable silicone liner.
- 2
To a bowl, add the tofu, spices and cornstarch and toss.
- 3
Transfer to the baking sheet, liberally spray with oil, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until browned and crispy.
- 4
In the meantime, in a pan over medium heat, add the garlic, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sriracha. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
While that simmers, in a small bowl, add the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the sauce and stir until it thickens, like honey or maple syrup consistency.
- 6
Once the tofu is cooked, pour it into the sauce and toss to coat. Serve over rice, and garnish with freshly chopped green onion and sesame seeds, as desired. Enjoy immediately or store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to four days.