sesame crusted tofu

These Sesame Tofu Bowls with Peanut Sauce are a true lifesaver come dinner time! Tofu cubes are tossed in peanut sauce then coated in sesame seeds and baked until crispy. Serve over greens dressed in peanut sauce, in a wrap or over noodles! Options for Soyfree and peanut-free included

Sesame Tofu Bowl with Peanut Sauce

peanut butter

soy sauce (or use tamari for gluten-free)

sesame oil

sambal oelek

maple syrup

garlic

water

cornstarch or tapioca starch

white sesame seeds

black sesame seeds

bell pepper (thinly sliced)

Cucumber or carrots (thinly sliced)

Optional additions: Pickled radish

peanuts (optional)

Make the peanut sauce; In a medium bowl add all the peanut sauce ingredients and mix really well until combined and set aside. Add more hot water a tbsp at a time if needed to make a drizzle-able sauce.  (You can also blend them in a small blender. If using a blender, you can add whole garlic clove and 1/4 inch ginger instead of mincing)

Make Sesame Tofu: Press the tofu if you haven’t already then cut it into rectangles or squares. In a small bowl add 1/4 cup of the prepared peanut sauce and the cornstarch and mix really well.

Add the tofu to the sauce and make sure all the sides are coated.

In another shallow bowl add the sesame seeds and transfer the coated tofu to the sesame seeds bowl to coat on all sides or just the top and sides. Repeat with all the tofu slices. You might need more sesame seeds depending on the size of the tofu slices.

Place the coated tofu on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 400ºF (205ºC). Bake the tofu in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Check at the 18-minute mark if the tofu is done otherwise bake for 2-4 more minutes.

Remove the tofu from the oven and set aside.

Prepare your bowl by adding the greens, sliced bell peppers, cucumber, peanuts, etc as you like. Place the baked tofu in the bowl. Drizzle with peanut sauce and serve.

To store: refrigerate the sesame tofu separately in a closed container for upto 4 days.

This baked sesame crusted tofu layers in flavor through the marinade, batter and breading. Extra crispy, packed with protein and flavor.

Sesame Crusted Tofu

avocado oil

black and white sesame seeds

panko bread crumbs

yeast

onion powder

garlic powder

tsp kosher salt

tsp white pepper

lime

flour

tbsp ground flaxseed

unsweetened almond or soy milk

tamari

tbsp tamari

brussels sprouts

tsp toasted sesame oil

tsp tamari

hoisin sauce

tsp rice wine vinegar

tsp ground ginger

Preheat the oven to 425F and drizzle the oil onto a baking tray. To one shallow dish add all the breading ingredients and whisk to combine. To a separate shallow dish, add the flour and flaxseed then whisk together to combine. Pour the milk and soy sauce into the flour and whisk together until smooth.

Slice the block of tofu in half, then cut each half length wise into 3 equal slabs. Place the 6 slabs of tofu in a separate shallow dish then drizzle the tamari and lemon juice overtop. Turn and flip the tofu to make sure it is evenly coated then marinade for 10 minutes, flipping the slabs halfway.

Take the tofu and dip it into the batter to coat on all sides. Shake off excess batter then transfer to the dry breading, making sure it is coated in the breading on all sides. To make this process easier and less messy, use one dedicated hand for dipping the tofu in the batter, and one dry hand to help coat it in the breading.

Transfer the breaded tofu to the tray to touch the oil, then flip onto the opposite side so both sides are properly coated. Place the tofu in the oven to bake for 15 minutes, flip and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden.

While the tofu bakes, prepare the slaw and sauce. Add the shredded brussels sprouts to a bowl with the sesame oil, lime zest, lime juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Massage the ingredients into the brussels sprouts until the brussels sprouts have softened. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, maple syrup, vinegar and seasonings until smooth.

To assemble, slice the tofu and place over the slaw with some cooked rice on the side. Drizzle the tofu with the sauce then enjoy.

Made this tonight exactly as written, it is soooooo good!! My husband couldn’t stop talking about how delicious it was, we will definitely be adding this to our regular rotation!

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