Sesame Tofu Recipe

Sesame Tofu Recipe

Sesame Tofu is a very popular recipe. Learn how to prepare Sesame Tofu by following this easy recipe.
Sesame Tofu Recipe
Preparation Time 20 Minutes
Cooking Time 30 Minutes
Difficulty Average
Recipe Type Veg.
Serves 4
Calories Per Serving 183
Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup Sesame Seed (lightly toasted)
  • 1 Bunch Scallion (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 14 ounces Extra Firm Tofu
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch (for dusting)
  • Canola oil (for frying)
  • Paper towel (to wrap)
  • Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Garlic Cloves (finely minced)
  • 1-2 tsp Red Chili Pepper Flakes
  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 3 tbsp Tamari Soy Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Gingerroot (finely minced)
How to make Sesame Tofu:
  • Wrap tofu with paper towels and keep on a cutting board.
  • Put a heavy plate on top to press out liquid for approximately 20 min.
  • Mix all the sauce ingredients together in a pan and simmer it.
  • Dry drained tofu with paper towels and cube.
  • Dust very lightly with cornstarch.
  • Heat sufficient oil in a deep frying pan.
  • Fry tofu until golden brown.
  • Keep fried tofu in a large bowl and toss with 2/3 cup sauce.
  • Sprinkle liberally with sesame seeds, scallions into the tofu.
  • Mix gently.
Suggestions:
Serve with different kind of sauce.


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