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Crispy Tofu in Garlic Sauce

Golden tofu cubes in a tangy ginger-garlic sauce.

25 min3 serveseasy

Golden tofu cubes in a tangy ginger-garlic sauce. This Chinese veg is sized for 3 and comes together in about 25 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per servingestimated

211

kcal

9g

Protein

31g

Carbs

5g

Fat

veghigh-protein

Ingredients

  • firm tofu450 g
  • cornstarch0.25 cup
  • garlic4 cloves
  • ginger1 tbsp
  • soy sauce3 tbsp
  • rice vinegar1 tbsp
  • sugar1 tbsp
  • scallion2
  • oilstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Press tofu, cube, toss in cornstarch; pan-fry till crisp on all sides.

  2. 2

    Sauté garlic and ginger; add soy, vinegar, sugar and 0.25 cup water.

  3. 3

    Toss in tofu and scallions till glazed.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Crispy Tofu in Garlic Sauce take to cook?
Total time is about 25 minutes for 3 servings.
Is Crispy Tofu in Garlic Sauce vegetarian?
Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are firm tofu, cornstarch, garlic.