Honey Garlic Tofu Bowls (Printable)

Crispy tofu glazed in honey garlic sauce, paired with sautéed vegetables and rice for a wholesome meal.

# Components:

→ Tofu

01 - 14 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed into ¾-inch pieces
02 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Honey Garlic Sauce

04 - 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium optional)
05 - 2 tbsp honey
06 - 2 tbsp water
07 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
08 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
10 - 1 tsp sesame oil
11 - 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

→ Vegetables

12 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
13 - 1 cup broccoli florets
14 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
15 - 2 green onions, sliced
16 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil

→ For Serving

17 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
18 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
19 - Extra green onions, sliced (optional)

# Method:

01 - Press tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove moisture. Cut into ¾-inch cubes.
02 - Toss tofu cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated.
03 - Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tofu for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
04 - Whisk soy sauce, honey, water, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil together in a small bowl.
05 - In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Sauté bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender.
06 - Return tofu to the skillet. Pour the honey garlic sauce over tofu and vegetables and stir to coat evenly.
07 - Stir together 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp water, then add to skillet. Cook and stir until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
08 - Serve tofu and vegetables over cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce clings to every cranny of crispy tofu like a sweet savory hug
  • Its faster than delivery and tastes twice as good
02 -
  • Pressing tofu is not optional, it is the entire difference between restaurant texture and mushy disappointment
  • Dont crowd the pan when searing or the tofu will steam instead of crisp
03 -
  • A splatter screen is your friend when the tofu hits the hot oil
  • Grate the ginger on a microplane so it virtually disappears into the sauce
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