Description
This crispy sticky tofu is the kind of easy recipe I crave when I want a quick dinner that feels better than takeout. Golden tofu cubes are coated in a glossy sweet-savory sauce and served over rice with fresh toppings for one of my favorite easy dinner ideas, healthy snack leftovers, and flavorful food ideas to keep on repeat.
Ingredients
14 oz extra-firm tofu
3 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sriracha
2 tbsp neutral oil
3 cups cooked white rice
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup shelled edamame
2 green onions, sliced
1 tsp sesame seeds
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Press the tofu for 15 to 20 minutes, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.
2. Toss the tofu with cornstarch and salt until lightly coated on all sides.
3. Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the tofu in a single layer and cook until golden and crisp on multiple sides, about 8 to 10 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and sriracha.
6. Reduce the heat slightly and pour the sauce into the skillet.
7. Gently toss the tofu for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats each piece.
8. Divide the cooked rice into bowls.
9. Top with crispy sticky tofu, avocado, edamame, green onions, and sesame seeds.
10. Serve immediately while the tofu is hot and glossy.
Notes
Do not skip pressing the tofu, because extra moisture will keep it from getting crisp and the sauce will not cling as well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 46
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 17
- Cholesterol: 0
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