Pan-fried Garlic Tofu with Soy Lime Sauce

Name: Pan-fried Garlic Tofu with Soy Lime Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic (grated); 1 lime (zest and juice); 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tsp Sambal Oelek (or sub. Sriracha); 5 tbsp soy sauce (use low sodium or coconut aminos if sensitive to salt ); ¼ cup water (or low sodium veggie broth); ¼ cup light brown sugar; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 15 oz super-firm or extra-firm tofu (pressed & drained well); vegetable oil (for cooking); 1-2 green onions (sliced on the diagonal); ½ cup fresh cilantro (roughly chopped); 1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds (garnish)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

This Pan-Fried Garlic Tofu is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner, marinated and coated in a sticky soy lime sauce. Perfect for tofu beginners and lovers alike, it’s packed with sweet, salty, and zesty flavors inspired by Asian-American cuisine!

Updated at: Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:08:34 GMT