Dinner for 2

Honey Garlic Tofu

Name: Honey Garlic Tofu
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 14 oz package extra firm tofu; 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder (optional); 2 tbsp frying oil; 1 tbsp sliced green onion; 1 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp sriracha chili sauce; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari; 1/4 cup honey; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 tsp ginger paste or fresh minced ginger (optional); 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Crisp tofu is coated in a sweet, spicy honey garlic sauce with sesame seeds and green onion.

Typical price

$11.07for 4 servings

$2.77 per serving$11.07 for 4

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30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
$$typical cost tier

Chinese Vegetarian Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Tofu$0.17/oz typical	14 oz	$2.38Typical price
Green onions$1.19 each typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical	a little	$0.16Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.02Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.00Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.54

Pantry staples you likely have

Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSoy sauceAsian sauces and pastesHoney or maple syrup

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

14 oz package extra firm tofu
1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder (optional)
2 tbsp frying oil
1 tbsp sliced green onion
1 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp sriracha chili sauce
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp ginger paste or fresh minced ginger (optional)
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Steps

Press the tofu dry, cut it into cubes, and toss it with cornstarch if using.
Heat the frying oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the tofu for 10 minutes, turning until crisp.
Whisk the soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and sriracha in a small bowl.
Pour the sauce over the tofu and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring until thick and glossy.
Top the tofu with sesame seeds and sliced green onion before serving.

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