Sticky Tofu Recipe

a pair of chopsticks holding a cube of sticky tofu above a bowl of sticky tofu and rice

Sticky Tofu is one of our go-to's for a quick, easy, and delicious weeknight recipe. Made with easy-to-find ingredients and done in a flash, it's a vegetarian dinner the whole family will love.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword Sticky Tofu

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 226kcal

Author Katie Trant

Ingredients

14 ounces firm tofu
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup hoisin sauce
2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon brown sugar
pinch red pepper flakes
2 Tablespoons avocado oil or another neutral flavoured oil
1 clove garlic crushed
1 Tablespoon freshly grated ginger
Sesame seeds for garnish.

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Slice the tofu into ½ inch cubes and spread onto a paper towel to dry slightly. Place another paper towel on top and gently press to dry the tofu.
14 ounces firm tofu
Put cornstarch in a medium-sized bowl. Add the dried tofu cubes, and toss to coat in the cornstarch.
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
¼ cup hoisin sauce, 2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, pinch red pepper flakes
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and garlic to the oil, and cook, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes.
2 Tablespoons avocado oil, 1 Tablespoon freshly grated ginger, 1 clove garlic
Add the tofu cubes, and fry, stirring often, until they're crisp and golden.
Reduce the heat to low, and add the sauce. Stir until the tofu is well-coated.
Serve over rice with vegetables on the side, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Sesame seeds for garnish.

Notes

Nutrition values are an estimate only
This recipe is best served fresh - but luckily it's very fast to make!
You don't need to press the tofu, but you do need to dry the cubes of tofu so that the cornstarch will stick. I pat them dry between a couple of layers of paper towel.
Make sure all of the chopping and grating is done, and take a minute to stir the sauce together before you start cooking.

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