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sticky tofu recipes
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sticky tofu recipes

can be made pretty quickly at home! Make the sauce in one bowl, cook your tofu until crispy in a pan, then add the sauce . A delicious weeknight meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: sticky tofu recipes
Servings: 2
Calories: 391kcal
Author: berg

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 16- oz block extra-firm tofu
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Easy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • for garnishing
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Press the tofu by wrapping in paper towels , and set something heavy on top (like a cast iron pan or a few heavy books). Let it sit for an hour, if possible.
  • Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, add all sauce ingredients and whisk well to combine.
  • Slice the pressed tofu into 1/2 inch cubes.
    tofu
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add the tofu in a single layer. Let cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, then carefully flip the pieces with a spatula and cook for a few more minutes on each side, until the tofu are golden and crispy on all sides. Remove from the pan and set on a plate.
    tofu
  • In the hot pan, add the garlic. add the sauce and stir constantly until it thickens. Lower the heat.
    garlic
  • Add the crispy tofu and stir, then turn off the heat.
    tofu
  • Serve over white rice, and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds
    sticky tofu recipes

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1018mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 298mg | Iron: 3mg