Fried Tofu

🥘 Ingredients

• garlic 1 clove
• scallions 2
• gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 2 teaspoons
• maple syrup or sugar 2 teaspoons
• soy sauce 2 tablespoons
• sesame oil 2 teaspoons
• firm tofu 1 pound
• neutral high smoke point oil (such as canola, avocado or light olive) ¼ cup
• scallions 2

Sauce

1. 1

   To make the sauce, whisk together the garlic , half the scallions , gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) , maple syrup or sugar , soy sauce and sesame oil . Set aside while you fry the tofu.

Tofu

1. 1

   Cut the firm tofu into bite-sized pieces (24-36 pieces).
2. 2

   Place tofu on a paper towel , top with a double layer of paper towels, and press down gently to absorb surface moisture from the tofu. This will help the tofu brown when you sauté it.
3. 3

   Heat neutral high smoke point oil (such as canola, avocado or light olive) in a large skillet over medium heat. Add as many tofu pieces as will fit in a single layer and cook until golden on the bottom, then flip, 5-7 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving plate and repeat with remaining tofu.
4. 4

   Pour sauce over tofu, sprinkle with remaining sliced scallions , and serve warm.