Description
A delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors with crispy tofu and a rich honey garlic sauce, perfect for a quick dinner or special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 cup jasmine rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups water (for cooking rice)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for coating tofu)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture and cut into bite-sized cubes.
- Marinate the tofu in a mixture of soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil for at least 15 minutes.
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water, then cook with 2 cups of water until tender.
- Coat the marinated tofu in cornstarch.
- Fry the coated tofu in hot vegetable oil until golden brown and crispy.
- Make the honey garlic sauce by simmering the reserved marinade until thickened, then coat the fried tofu.
- Assemble the rice bowl with cooked rice, topped with honey garlic tofu, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Reheat in a skillet to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu Bowl, Tofu Recipe, Vegan Dinner, Quick Meal