Sticky Tofu

Sticky Tofu is my go-to dinner when I'm in need of a quick, easy, and delicious weeknight meal. Made with simple ingredients and just a few easy steps, this vegan tofu dish comes together in under 30 minutes and never fails to impress!

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Author: Liv King

Ingredients

Crispy Tofu

1 block Extra-Firm Tofu drained and pressed
2 teaspoons Cornstarch
½ teaspoon Onion Powder
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
Pinch of Kosher Salt see note
Avocado Oil for cooking

Sticky Sauce

1 teaspoon Avocado Oil or neutral oil
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger minced
2 Garlic Cloves minced
3 tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons Organic Cane Sugar
2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
1 tablespoon Gochujang or sriracha
¼ cup Water
2 teaspoons Cornstarch

Instructions

Press the tofu for at least 10-15 minutes to remove excess water. Use a tofu or make a DIY tofu press by sandwiching the tofu between two flat surfaces (like cutting boards or plates), then place something heavy on top, such as a cast iron skillet or cans, to gradually press out the excess water.
Tear the tofu into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl. Sprinkle with cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt, then gently toss to coat evenly.
Air fryer instructions: Transfer the tofu to an air fryer and drizzle or spray with oil— no need to preheat. Air fry at 400F for 12-13 minutes or until golden brown.
Pan-frying instructions: Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add a layer of neutral oil to coat the bottom. Place the tofu in the pan and pan-fry each side until crispy and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
In a large pan, add a splash of oil. When hot, add the minced garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant— about 2 minutes.
Add the soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang, water and cornstarch to a small bowl and whisk vigorously until combined.
Pour in the sauce and bring to a simmer over medium-heat. Cook until thickened. This won't take long so keep an eye on it!
Add the crispy tofu to the sauce and toss to combine. Serve over rice with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Notes

Makes 2 large servings or 4 smaller servings.

Important Note about Salt: Not all salts are made equal and cannot be substituted 1:1. If you are substituting table salt for kosher salt, you will need to cut the amount called for in the recipe by at least half.