I live by the motto; “I will try anything once”. Well, I tried tofu once, and I fucking hated it. The texture about sent me over the edge. Now I’m always open to second chances so I thought I would try tofu again and I am so happy that I did. I am trying to do a few meatless Mondays and I decided that I would give tofu another shot. I am so grateful for Yummy Bowl’s guidance on making this delicious crispy tofu that makes a perfect weeknight dinner. I also love that since making a large batch, it reheats brilliantly in the air fryer.
Ingredients
- 1 pack Extra Firm or Firm Tofu
- 2-3 TBSP Sesame Oil
- 2 TBSP Cornstarch
- Salt + Pepper
- 1 TBSP Soy Sauce
- 1 TSP Honey
- 1 TSP Red Pepper Flakes
For Bowls:
- Cooked Rice
- Cucumbers, sliced
- Kimchi
- Nori
- Avocado
- Cream Cheese
- Edamame
Start with draining the tofu and place it in between paper towels with a weight on top to get out as much water as possible.
Once you have most of the water out, cut the tofu into thick cubes, about 2-3 inches. In smaller batches toss the pieces in cornstarch until fully covered. Season with salt + pepper
Heat the sesame oil in a large non-stick pan. In batches, pan-fry the tofu until they are browned and crispy on all sides, taking about 2-3 minutes on each side. This does take a little more time, but just take a few deep breaths and take a moment to be mindful.
Once all the tofu is cooked, place back into the pan & add in the soy sauce + honey + red pepper flakes. Toss to coat then add to a bowl with the ingredients of your choosing!
Made with Love,
Hannah
Hangry Hannah 
Thanks for this suggestion – I will try it. I also hate tofu. Maybe this will change my mind. 🙂
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It changed my mind! Hope you like it when you try it!
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I don’t eat soya so make lentil “tofu” which I think would also work well here.
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oh yes! absolutely!
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