Crispy Garlic Tofu Bites Recipe

Name: Crispy Garlic Tofu Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup low-sodium tamari; 6 garlic cloves, minced, about 3 teaspoons; 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice; ½ cup orange juice concentrate; ½ cup tamarind paste; ½ cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; ½ teaspoon curry powder; ½ teaspoon garam masala; 1 ½ tablespoons molasses; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water; 1 lb extra firm tofu, pressed (cover with paper towels, place heavy pan or can on top to press out liquid); 1 cup sunflower seeds, toasted

Servings: persons

½ cup low-sodium tamari
6 garlic cloves, minced, about 3 teaspoons
2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup orange juice concentrate
½ cup tamarind paste
½ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon garam masala
1 ½ tablespoons molasses
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1 lb extra firm tofu, pressed (cover with paper towels, place heavy pan or can on top to press out liquid)
1 cup sunflower seeds, toasted

1
Combine tamari, garlic, lemon juice, orange juice, tamarind paste, ketchup, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, and molasses in a small saucepan.
2
Bring to a rolling simmer.
3
Combine cornstarch and cold water.
4
With the sauce simmering slowly, whisk in diluted cornstarch.
5
Simmer sauce for one minute, then remove the pan from the heat.
6
When tofu is ready, cut it into 1-inch squares, coat it in marinade and marinate for two hours in the refrigerator.
7
Preheat the oven to 400F.
8
Roll the tofu cubes in sunflower seeds until well coated.
9
Place the tofu on a lightly oiled baking pan.
10
Bake for about 25 minutes, or until deep golden brown, turning the pan once during the cooking process.
11
Enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup low-sodium tamari, 6 garlic cloves, minced, about 3 teaspoons, 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice, ½ cup orange juice concentrate, and more.

Yes, Crispy Garlic Tofu Bites falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Garlic Tofu Bites

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