Description
Deliciously crispy bites made with firm tofu tossed in garlic butter sauce. A perfect appetizer or addition to your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter or vegan butter
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- Optional: green onions or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Press and Cube the Tofu: Press the tofu to eliminate excess moisture and cube it.
- Marinate the Tofu: Mix soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss in cubed tofu to coat.
- Coat with Cornstarch: Sprinkle cornstarch over the marinated tofu and toss until evenly coated.
- Fry the Tofu: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the tofu until golden brown and crispy.
- Toss in Garlic Butter: Melt butter in a separate pan and add crispy tofu, tossing to coat.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve warm, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
Press tofu for at least 15-20 minutes for best texture. Avoid overcrowding the pan while frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg