Tofu Fries – crispy tofu sticks with garlic glaze

Name: Tofu Fries – crispy tofu sticks with garlic glaze
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2

Maya Leinenbach (Fitgreenmind)

Crispy baked tofu cut into fry shapes and tossed in irresistible garlicky-sweet glaze. A protein-packed snack that's impossible to stop eating.

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Ingredients you'll need

For the tofu fries

400g firm tofu
patted dry
2 tbsp cornstarch
Salt to taste
2 tsp oil.

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For the garlic glaze

5 cloves garlic
Thumb-sized piece ginger
4 tbsp soy sauce
Juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp agave or maple syrup
1 tbsp ketchup
Water as needed

Let's get cookin'

Cut tofu into fry shapes or tear into chunks
Toss with cornstarch, salt, and oil
Bake at 190°C/380°F for 15-20 minutes
For sauce: fry garlic and ginger in oil until fragrant
Add soy sauce, lime juice, agave, ketchup, and water as needed
Stir while heating until sauce thickens
Toss baked tofu with sauce and serve immediately

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