Many people love this caramelized tofu recipe because it has just the right amount of sweet and savory flavors. The tofu is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, and its covered in a sweet and sticky sauce that you cant stop eating.
Ingredients:
- 1 block firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions:
Soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and sesame oil should all be mixed together in a bowl using a whisk
To make a slurry, mix cornstarch and water in a different small bowl
Cover the tofu cubes with the cornstarch mix
Put oil in a pan and heat it over medium-low heat
Put the tofu cubes in the pan and cook them for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and crispy
Grate the ginger and mince the garlic into the pan
Cook for one more minute, until the smell is nice
Add the soy sauce mix to the tofu and toss it around to cover it all
For another two to three minutes, or until the sauce thickens and turns brown, keep cooking
Before serving, top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds
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