Crispy Honey Sesame Tofu with Bokchoy
SARSAYA® Oyster SauceIngredients
Crispy Tofu:
- 1/2 kilo (500g) Tofu, cubes
- 1/2 cup (60g) Cornstarch
- 2 cups (500ml) Cooking oil
- 1 L (1000ml) Water
- 1/2 kilo (500g) Bokchoy, quartered
- 2 tsps. (10ml) Cooking oil
- 3 Tbsps. (30g) Red onion, minced
- 2 Tbsps. (20g) Garlic, minced
- 1 pack (30g) SARSAYA® Oyster Sauce
- 1 tsp. (3g) Chili flakes
- 2 Tbsps. (30g) Honey
- 1 tsp. (5g) Sugar
- 1 Tbsp. (15ml) Vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp. (6g) Cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. (2.5g) Salt, iodized
- 1/8 tsp. (0.3g) Ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup (125ml) Water
- 2 tsps. (10ml) Sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp. (9g) Sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsps. (10g) Green onions, chopped
Procedure
- COAT & DEEP-FRY. Coat tofu in cornstarch. In a pan with oil, deep fry until golden brown and crispy. Drain excess oil using strainer. Set aside.
- BLANCH. In a pot of boiling water, add the bok choy then cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Immediately place in an ice bath to stop the cooking. Set aside.
- STIR-FRY & MIX. In a pan, heat oil. Stir-fry onion and garlic until fragrant. In a bowl, combine SARSAYA® Oyster Sauce, chili flakes, honey, vinegar, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well then add to the pan.
- SIMMER. Simmer sauce until thickened. Add bokchoy and the crispy tofu and sesame oil then cook for another minute.
- SERVE. Transfer to a plate. Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onion (optional). Serve and enjoy.
Cooking Tips
Coating tofu with cornstarch before frying gives it a crispier texture.
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Preparation: 15 minutes
Servings:
5
Serving size: 1 cup (223g)
Products Used
SARSAYA® Oyster Sauce
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Nutrition Facts
Calories per serving (kcal)
346.3
Carbohydrates (g)
35.5
Proteins (g)
14.9
Fat (g)
16.3
Dietary Fiber (g)
1.6
Calcium (mg)
296.7
Iron (mg)
3.6
Sodium (mg)
588.9
Good to Know Nutrition Facts
Despite being a plant source, tofu contains a decent amount of Protein that helps build muscles, and Calcium for strong bones.