Crispy Oven Baked Honey Garlic Tofu Bites
Try this Crispy Oven Baked Honey Garlic Tofu Bites recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Crispy Oven Baked Honey Garlic Tofu Bites recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 10.8648465137435 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.299139000511697 g
- Fiber 2.13572499621284 g
- Protein 3.66121750639308 g
- Saturated Fat 0.042212000066542 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (136g)
- Sodium 9.13160001541523 mg
- Sugar 8.72912151753062 g
- Trans Fat 0.12887600023774 g
- Calories 52 calories
Step-by-step
- Ingredients : 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 package pressed tofu*
- 2 tablespoons honey*
- sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds to garnish
Removing excess moisture from pressed tofu before coating it in cornstarch dictates whether the cubes develop a proper crust in the oven. Without adequate pressing, residual water inside the soybean curd blocks the dry exterior from browning properly at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Pressing the block under a heavy skillet for at least 20 minutes forces trapped liquid out of the matrix.
Balancing Sugars and Starches
Honey contains high levels of fructose and glucose, which caramelize rapidly under dry baking heat. When combined with soy sauce, the sugars undergo a Maillard reaction, creating complex savory notes through the interaction of amino acids and reducing sugars. Watch the pieces closely during the final 5 minutes of baking because the high sugar content burns quickly once the moisture evaporates.
- If cornstarch is unavailable, substitute arrowroot powder at a 1:1 ratio for a similarly crisp exterior crust.
- Store leftover baked bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, though the crispness will soften over time.
- Reheat softened cubes in a toaster oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 minutes to restore textural crunch.
