2 x 12 oz packages firm or extra firm tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
Ground black pepper, to taste
2–3 tbsp olive oil
Green onion, finely chopped
Sesame seeds, for garnish
In a medium bowl, add cubed tofu and soy sauce on top. Stir gently with silicone or wooden spoon (metal will do more damage to tofu’s delicate texture). Set aside.
In another medium bowl, add cornstarch, garlic powder and pepper. Stir well with a fork and set aside.
In the meanwhile, preheat large ceramic non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add half of the olive oil. It should be hot enough to make tofu sizzle right away.
Add tofu cubes to a bowl with cornstarch mixture and gently stir to coat. Tofu will be coated in sticky wet cornstarch mixture. Perfect!
Add half of the tofu to a pan in a single layer. Cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Flip each cube with a spatula and pan fry for a few more minutes or until crispy (you can add half of the soy sauce mixture now too). Transfer to a plate and repeat this step with remaining tofu.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion. Crispy tofu is best served immediately as it loses its crispiness after half an hour I would say. Or if you cover it. Still delish!!!