Easy Sweet and Sticky Tofu (30 Minutes)
Golden, lightly crispy tofu pieces tossed in a sweet, savory, and sticky sauce. This easy sweet and sticky tofu recipe is ready in just 30 minutes. I coat the tofu in cornstarch and pan-fry until golden brown for a delicious, lightly crispy exterior!
Ingredients
- 1 lb (block) extra-firm tofu
- ¼ cup cornstarch for coating the tofu
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoon regular soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted kind
- ¼ cup water cold
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Open the tofu package and drain the liquid. Slice the tofu into 2-inch-long rectangular pieces, about 1 inch thick and wide. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess surface moisture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and salt. Evenly coat the tofu pieces in the cornstarch mixture, making sure all sides are covered.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Pan-fry the tofu in a single layer, working in batches if needed, until golden brown and lightly crispy on all sides, about 13-15 minutes per batch. Let the bottom turn golden and the coating set before gently flipping. Transfer the fried tofu to a wire rack.
- Carefully remove the excess oil from the pan. Stir the sauce again to redistribute the cornstarch, then pour it into the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until thickened and glossy. Add the tofu and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer the tofu to a serving plate and garnish with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1226mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg