Crispy Tofu Bites
Crispy tofu bites paired with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce!
Ingredients
- 1 block extra firm tofu, water drained and excess water absorbed
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- salt/pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp lime
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp agave, honey or granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Drain the excess water out of the extra firm tofu by placing it on a paper towel and pressing down.
- Cut tofu into 1 inch cubes
- Combine corn starch, sesame seeds, garlic powder, salt and pepper on a plate. Role the tofu bites in the corn starch, coating each side.
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet until hot. Add tofu bites and cook until a golden crust forms on each side, about 4-5 minutes per side, depending on heat. Transfer to a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- To make sauce: combine soy sauce, vinegar, agave, sesame oil and lime. Stir to combine.
- Serve as an entre with a veggie side, in a salad, or as a snack!
Notes
Tips:
- When I place the tofu bites in the skillet, I try to place the side with the most surface down first (my bites are never perfect squares). Then when I flip it, I flip to the opposite side. I usually fry one more of the smaller sides before transferring to the paper towel. There are 6 sides in total, so if you don't want to fry each side, don't worry about it!
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