Ingredients:

  • 16 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and drained
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 0.33 cup raw honey
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

  1. Wrap the extra-firm tofu block in a clean kitchen towel and apply heavy pressure for 20 minutes to extract internal moisture.
  2. Cut the pressed tofu into 2cm cubes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together cornstarch, sea salt, and white pepper. Toss the tofu cubes in the mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Heat neutral oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tofu cubes for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and crispy.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Push tofu to one side of the pan. Add minced garlic to the empty space and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the sauce mixture.
  7. Toss the tofu in the sauce for 30 seconds until the glaze thickens and coats every cube evenly.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.