Pan Fried Sesame Garlic Tofu

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt + water is a budget-friendly substitute.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is often less expensive.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds flavor, while white vinegar is a cost-effective option.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while sugar is a basic sweetener.

In a bowl, add 60 milliliters soy sauce, 70 milliliters water, 2 teaspoons honey, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoons chilli sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon corn flour and mix it well. Keep aside.

In a bowl, add 250 grams tofu, 2 tablespoons corn flour and mix it well.

Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon oil in pan, add the tofu in it and mix it well.

Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat or until it turns golden brown in color from all sides.

Remove it from heat and drain it on an absorbent paper.

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a pan, add the prepared sauce in it and mix it well.

Cook for 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.

Then, add the fried tofu and mix it well.

Cook for 2 - 3 minutes on medium heat.

Now, add 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon green onions and mix it well.

Cook for a minute and remove it from heat.

Garnish with white sesame seeds.

Serve.

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