Crispy Soy Garlic Tofu Recipe

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is higher in protein and fiber, while seitan is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos can be less salty.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free option, while flour is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

Press tofu and cut into cubes.

Add tofu to a bag.

Add cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bag.

Close the bag and shake well to coat the tofu.

In a measuring cup, add a little cornstarch and soy sauce, stir until combined.

Add oyster sauce and stir again.

Add enough water to the sauce to measure about 3/4 cup.

Heat skillet over medium heat and add enough oil to shallow fry the tofu.

Add half of the tofu to the skillet, stir to coat in oil, and fry for about 4 minutes until golden and crispy.

Flip the tofu cubes and cook for another 4 minutes.

Transfer cooked tofu to a paper towel lined plate and repeat with remaining tofu.

Add a little oil to the skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for about 1 minute.

Add the sauce to the skillet and stir, cooking for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.

Add the tofu cubes to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce.

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onion.

Serve over white rice.

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