Description
A golden, crackling tofu with a sticky honey-garlic glaze, perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Ingredients
- 1 block (16 ounce) extra firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 teaspoon water (slurry)
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Garnish: sliced green onions and extra sesame seeds
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into 1/2-inch cubes. Pat the tofu cubes dry with paper towels.
- 3. In a bowl, toss the tofu cubes with olive oil, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- 4. Spread the seasoned tofu cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the pieces and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 5. In a small saucepan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 6. To the saucepan, add the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 7. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the sesame seeds.
- 8. Remove the crispy tofu from the oven and transfer it to a bowl. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the tofu and gently toss to coat evenly.
- 9. Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and extra sesame seeds.