Spicy Honey Garlic Tofu

5 from 50 votes

Spicy Honey Garlic Tofu is the perfect easy dish for any meal! The crispy tofu is tossed in a sweet and spicy garlic honey glaze and absolutely delicious with a bowl of freshly steamed rice!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese, Korean

Servings:

Author: Chris Joe

Ingredients

16 oz firm or extra firm tofu drained and cut into 1” cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper 1g
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup cornstarch
Neutral oil

Spicy Honey Garlic Glaze

1 tablespoon neutral oil 15ml
10 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons honey 30ml
1 tablespoon gochujang 15ml
2 tablespoons brown sugar 26g
3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium (45ml)
¼ cup hot water

Instructions

Pat the tofu cubes dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Add them to a bowl and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Add cornstarch and toss the tofu cubes until evenly coated.
In a wok or pan, add ½ cup of neutral oil over medium high heat. Add the tofu in a single layer and fry for 2-3 minutes, flipping to crisp up the tofu on all sides. Repeat with the rest of the tofu and remove to a wire rack to drain.
In a pan, add 1 tablespoon of neutral oil over medium high heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds then add honey, gochujang, brown sugar, soy sauce, and hot water. Mix to combine and heat until the mixture simmers and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add the tofu cubes, mix and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Notes

Pat the Tofu Once Cubed: Using a paper towel or kitchen towel, drain and pat the tofu dry as soon as it's out of the package, and again once the tofu is cut into 1 inch cubes. This will ensure the tofu will stay crispy during the cooking process!

Choose the Right Tofu: Opt for extra firm tofu for Spicy Honey Garlic Tofu. It holds its shape better and has a satisfying texture when cooked. Cut it into bite-sized cubes for even cooking.

Cornstarch Coating: Before frying, toss the marinated tofu cubes in cornstarch. This creates a crispy outer layer when the Spicy Honey Garlic Tofu is cooked. Shake off any excess cornstarch to avoid a thick, pasty coating.

Control Heat Level: Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness according to your preference. If you want it milder, use less; for a spicier kick, add more. Be cautious, as a little goes a long way.

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