A few months ago on my most recent cookbook shoot, I bonded with a colleague over her love for tofu. She explained that most nights after a big day of work, she would come home and make this easy recipe and I was so excited to recreate it at home… It’s been love ever since! This is tofu but not as you know it. It’s fried until deliciously crispy and golden before being coated in a sweet, sticky sauce. Although plain sliced cucumbers work a treat with this sticky tofu recipe, I highly recommend trying the cucumber salad below. It is so easy, and it’s fresh, crunchy, savoury and filled with ginger and sesame flavour. If you have been thinking about adding tofu to your weekly meal plan rotation, this is the recipe to try.
How do I get my tofu super crispy?
Lightly dusting your tofu in corn flour/cornstarch will remove any excess liquid and will increase levels of crispiness.
Which is the best tofu to buy for stir-frying?
The array of different tofu varieties may seem daunting. The most common types of tofu are silken, soft, medium, firm and extra firm. Non-silken tofu is also known as regular tofu. For this recipe, look for firm tofu which is perfect for grilling or frying. Medium and soft tofu will break apart in the pan. 5 from 1 review
MAKE AHEAD
These Crispy Sticky Tofu Bowls are the perfect recipe to make ahead of time, ready for busy moments. Refrigerate the cucumber salad and crispy sticky tofu separately for up to 3 days. Not suitable to freeze.
LEFTOVERS
Crispy Sticky Tofu Bowls make great leftovers! Refrigerate the cucumber salad and crispy sticky tofu separately for up to 3 days. Not suitable to freeze.
