Spicy Honey Sesame Tofu

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 16oz block medium firm or firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 1/2 tablespoons Aunt Sue’s Raw & Unfiltered Honey
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon chili paste such as sambal oelek
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, whisk all the ingredients for the spicy honey sesame sauce and set aside.

2. 2

   Drain the tofu from the package and place on a plate. Let sit for 15-20 to remove excess water. Alternatively, wrap the tofu in paper towel or a tea towel to remove excess water. Repeat 3 to 4 times until the tofu is dryer.

3. 3

   Dust the tofu cubes on all sides with cornstarch and set aside.

4. 4

   In a large pan over high heat, add 3 tablespoon vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, almost smoking, add tofu cubes. Be careful of oil spits! Fry on each side for 2-3 minutes without touching or tossing too much, until golden brown.

5. 5

   Transfer the tofu cubes to a plate covered with paper towel.

6. 6

   Using the same pan, lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the onions and saute for 1 minutes, or until onions are translucent and tender.

7. 7

   Return the tofu cubes to the pan and pour the sauce over. Toss to cover the tofu cubes evenly and cook for 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Turn the heat off, transfer to a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve with vegetables and rice.