Crispy Tofu with Maple-Soy Glaze

Name: Crispy Tofu with Maple-Soy Glaze
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 (12-oz.) block firm tofu; ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce; 3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup; 3 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar; ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 1 (½") piece ginger, very thinly sliced; ½ cup neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed; Kimchi, toasted sesame seeds, hijiki, daikon, sliced scallions, and steamed rice (for serving; optional)

Instructions

Whenever you’re cooking tofu, here’s one of our no-fail techniques: Draining the tofu, then squeezing out as much water as possible (without smashing it), is the key to the crispiest cubes.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:55:07 GMT