Description
Sticky Panfried Garlic Lime Tofu brings together vibrant flavors in a quick and easy dish. Perfect for dinner or gatherings, this recipe guarantees satisfaction with each tasty bite.
Ingredients
- Garlic (3 cloves, grated)
- Lime (1, zest and juice)
- Toasted Sesame Oil (1 tbsp)
- Sambal Oelek (2 tsp)
- Soy Sauce (5 tbsp)
- Water (¼ cup)
- Light Brown Sugar (¼ cup)
- Cornstarch (1 tbsp)
- Tofu (15 oz, super-firm or extra-firm)
- Vegetable Oil
- Green Onions (1-2, sliced on the diagonal)
- Cilantro (½ cup, roughly chopped)
- Toasted White Sesame Seeds (1 tbsp, garnish)
Instructions
- Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl, whisk until sugar dissolves.
- Cut tofu into ½” cubes and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Optional: Coat tofu with cornstarch for crispiness.
- Heat a non-stick skillet, add vegetable oil, and sauté marinated tofu until golden brown.
- Simmer remaining sauce in a small saucepan until thickened.
- Whisk cornstarch with a bit of the sauce, then add back to thicken further.
- Combine thickened sauce with the crispy tofu, stirring to coat.
- Serve garnished with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Notes
Press tofu well to remove moisture before cooking.
For added texture, coat tofu in cornstarch before frying.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg