STICKY TOFU

Sticky tofu is an easy tofu recipe with a flavorful sauce. Pan fry the tofu in cornstarch for crispy edges, then add the soy sauce based sauce to thicken up and add lots of sticky flavor to your tofu. Serve with rice and a veggie for an easy 20 minute dinner.

Tofu Cornstarch Salt, pepper Neutral oil Water Soy sauce Light brown sugar Tomato paste Garlic Sesame oil

INGREDIENTS

Before making sticky tofu, press tofu. Let stand for 30-60 minutes.

STEP 1

Preheat skillet over medium/medium-high heat. Prepare rice/noodles, if desired.

STEP 2

After water has been pressed out of tofu, cut into bite sized pieces.

STEP 3

In a storage container/bowl with lid, add cornstarch, salt and pepper. Add tofu, and lid. Shake until all pieces are coated.

STEP 4

Add neutral oil to pan. When oil is hot and shimmering, add tofu in a single layer. Cook 3-5 minutes per side.

STEP 5

Prepare sauce. Mix together water, soy sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, sesame oil, and garlic in a small mixing bowl.

STEP 6

After tofu is crispy on edges, turn off heat and pour sauce over tofu. Toss tofu so all sides are coated.

STEP 7

Top with sesame seeds, green onion. Serve over rice. Enjoy immediately.

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