20 Minutes Sweet and Sour Tofu (Made with Honey)
Crispy pan-fried tofu tossed in a quick sweet and sour sauce made with ketchup, rice vinegar, and honey. This easy Asian-inspired dinner comes together in about 20 minutes and is perfect served over jasmine rice.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 block firm tofu cut into cubes
- Salt for seasoning
Coating
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2-3 tbsp starch cornstarch or tapioca starch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3-4 tbsp neutral cooking oil
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ¼ cup honey or sugar
Instructions
- Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes. Lightly season with sea salt.
Coat the tofu
- In a large zip-top bag, combine the flour, starch, and salt.
- Add the tofu cubes to the bag, seal, and gently shake until all the tofu pieces are evenly coated.
Pan fry the tofu
- Heat 3–4 tablespoons of neutral cooking oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Over medium to high heat, add the tofu in a single layer and pan fry until crispy and golden on all sides, turning occasionally. This should take about 8–10 minutes.
Add In Sweet and Sour sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together: ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar or honey
- Push the crispy tofu to one side of the pan. Pour the sauce into the empty side of the pan.
- Once the sauce starts bubbling, gently toss everything together until the tofu cubes are evenly coated in the sweet and sour sauce.
Garnish and serve
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and/or chopped scallions.
- Serve immediately over jasmine rice.
Notes
- For extra vegetables, add bell peppers, onions, or pineapple chunks when tossing with the sauce.
- Make sure you have enough oil in the pan and the oil is hot before adding tofu to ensure the coating crisps up properly.