Description
This Sticky Panfried Garlic Lime Tofu is a delightful dish featuring crispy tofu coated in a sweet and zesty garlic lime sauce. Perfect for a quick, healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 lime
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp Sambal Oelek
- 5 tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 15 oz super-firm or extra-firm tofu
- Vegetable oil
- 1–2 green onions
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Mix garlic, lime zest, juice, sesame oil, Sambal Oelek, soy sauce, water, and brown sugar to create the sauce.
- Cut tofu into ½” cubes and marinate with half of the sauce for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and sauté marinated tofu until golden brown on all sides.
- Simmer the remaining sauce in a saucepan for 5-10 minutes, thickening with cornstarch slurry.
- Pour thickened sauce over the tofu and stir to coat, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
- Serve garnish with green onions and cilantro.
Notes
Press tofu to remove excess moisture for a better texture.
Adjust sugar in the sauce based on your taste preference.
Feel free to add vegetables for a colorful stir-fry mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg