{"id":"e550fc1b-c19d-467b-a62b-3b1926edb11e","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/e550fc1b-c19d-467b-a62b-3b1926edb11e","source_url":"https://christieathome.com/blog/crispy-soy-garlic-tofu/","title":"Quick & Easy Crispy Soy Garlic Tofu","description":"Crispy pan-fried tofu in a garlicky, savoury sauce with umami flavors! This easy crispy soy garlic tofu is ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients! A delicious main dish for all the tofu-lovers. It's better-than-takeout! I also share how to air fry the tofu and make this vegan with ingredient substitutes below.","servings":2,"servings_text":"2","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://christieathome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/crispy-soy-garlic-tofu2.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"12.34 oz extra firm tofu (liquids strained out (no pressing required))","item":"extra firm tofu (liquids strained out (no pressing required))","quantity":12.34,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"3 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or any neutral oil"},{"text":"1/2-3/4 cup cornstarch (or potato starch, add more if needed)","item":"cornstarch","quantity":0.5,"quantity_max":0.75,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or potato starch, add more if needed"},{"text":"1 green onion (finely chopped for garnish)","item":"green onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped for garnish"},{"text":"1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)","item":"sesame seeds","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"for garnish"},{"text":"2 garlic cloves (minced)","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":2,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 tbsp regular soy sauce","item":"regular soy sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp dark soy sauce","item":"dark soy sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir fry sauce for a vegan version)","item":"oyster sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or vegetarian stir fry sauce for a vegan version"},{"text":"1 tsp Shaoxing Cooking Wine (or dry sherry wine, dry white wine or omit altogether)","item":"Shaoxing Cooking Wine","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or dry sherry wine, dry white wine or omit altogether"},{"text":"1 tsp white granulated sugar","item":"white granulated sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar or white vinegar)","item":"rice vinegar","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or apple cider vinegar or white vinegar"},{"text":"½ tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch or tapioca starch)","item":"cornstarch","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or potato starch or tapioca starch"},{"text":"1/2 cup water (room temperature)","item":"water","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"room temperature"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients as listed above and set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"Pat dry the tofu with paper towels to remove excess moisture and dice into 3/4-inch cubes. Set aside."},{"number":3,"text":"Spread cornstarch onto a large plate or baking sheet and generously and gently coat the diced tofu in small batches. Feel free to add more cornstarch if needed. Set aside."},{"number":4,"text":"Heat vegetable oil in a large pan on medium heat. Fry coated tofu until golden and crispy, about 14-20 mins in total, flipping over halfway. Remove fried tofu from pan and set aside."},{"number":5,"text":"Add the sauce into the pan and simmer to thicken."},{"number":6,"text":"Toss fried tofu in the thickened sauce until evenly coated. Remove off heat. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T15:10:29.459+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T15:10:29.459+00:00"}