sesame tofu

Healthy sesame tofu recipe, air fry or bake it before coating in an oil-free sticky garlic ginger sesame sauce. Crispy golden around the edges using maple syrup instead of honey, gluten free and vegan!

Sesame Tofu

oz block firm tofu (~organic)

tbsp tapioca

lime (~for serving)

tbsp tamari sauce

tbsp apple cider vinegar ((or lime juice))

maple syrup ((or brown sugar))

garlic garlic

ginger root (~grated)

water

tbsp tapioca or corn starch

tbsp sesame seeds

red pepper flakes ((optional))

Remove tofu from the package and drain the water. Slice in half lengthwise so you end up with 2 thinner slices. Place on a lint free towel lined plate and fold the sides over. Cover with another lint free towel and place a heavy item on top, something with good balance. Allow the tofu to press for at least 35 minutes or overnight. (If pressing overnight make sure to transfer to the refrigerator and keep cool)

Use your hands and roughly tear the tofu into bite size pieces. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with a tiny pinch of sea salt and two tablespoons of tapioca. Gently toss to coat well.

Press the Tofu:

Place the tofu on a parchment lined air fryer tray and air fry at 375&quot; for 15 to 17 minutes until golden around the edges.  (I do this in my Cuisinart Toaster Air Fryer, if you are using something different you might need to adjust the timing as it could take a little longer)

Air Fryer Method:

Spray the pressed tofu pieces with a light coat of sesame oil. Dust with 2 tablespoons of tapioca and toss to coat well. Arrange on a parchment lined baking sheet preferably without touching each other. Bake at 400&quot;F for 25 to 30 minutes until golden around the edges.

Oven Baked Method:

In a small bowl whisk together all the sauce ingredients until combined. Transfer to a sauce pan and bring to a simmer. Cook a minute or so until the sauce has thickened.

Transfer the cooked tofu into the sesame sauce and toss to coat well all over. Serve over steamed broccoli with brown rice or noodles.

Make the Sesame Sauce:

This Crispy Sesame Tofu is incredibly easy to make and tastes amazing! The tofu is baked in a unique way to make it extra crispy and then drenched in a sweet and savory sesame sauce.

Crispy Sesame Tofu

(16 ounce) blocks firm or extra-firm tofu

sesame oil

soy sauce (*use tamari

cornstarch

soy sauce (or tamari)

garlic,

agave, maple syrup or brown sugar

seasoned rice vinegar

Sriracha hot sauce, more or less to taste

rice

chopped green onions

sesame seeds

broccoli

Press the tofu: Wrap each block of tofu in paper towels. Place a plate or pan on top of the wrapped tofu, and put a couple of heavy books on top of that. Let the tofu press for 20 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a large baking sheet with oil or line with parchment paper.

Slice the pressed tofu into cubes, then add them to a large ziplock bag (or large bowl), along with the sesame oil, soy sauce and cornstarch. Close the bag, and shake gently to coat. Arrange the tofu evenly on the prepared pan, and bake for 25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

While the tofu bakes, cook your rice and make the sauce. In a large pan, add the soy sauce, garlic, agave, seasoned rice vinegar and Sriracha hot sauce. Stir and bring to a simmer over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together until smooth, then pour into the pan. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens, then turn off the heat. Stir in the sesame oil.

When the tofu is done baking, add it to the sauce and stir to coat the pieces. Serve with rice, sesame seeds, chopped green onions and some steamed broccoli. Enjoy!

Crispy Pan-Fried Sesame Tofu is packed with sesame flavour and ready in under 30 minutes!

Crispy Pan-Fried Sesame Tofu

pack extra-firm tofu

vegetable oil

scallions, chopped

garlic clove,

tsp minced ginger

tbsp tamari (or soy sauce, gluten-free if needed)

tbsp sesame oil

maple syrup

tbsp rice vinegar

Drain the tofu, and press it between two paper towels to remove as much liquid as possible. 

Cut the tofu into cubes and toss in a bowl with the cornstarch. 

Heat the vegetable oil in a pan on medium-high heat then add half of the sliced green onions and all of the tofu cubes. Let the tofu cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. 

While the tofu is cooking, prepare the sauce by mixing the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.

Once the tofu is crispy on all sides, lower the heat to low and pour the sauce, sesame seeds and remaining green onions into the pan. 

Mix together until the tofu is evenly coated and served. 

Serve immediately. Optionally top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. 

Fantabulous! I added more scallions, leeks, mushrooms, and, at the end some frozen kale. Served over rice.

Easy and Delicious! Served it with rice and added some broccoli as suggested in the post for some extra nutrition.

This recipe is terrific. I did make a couple substitutions. I used chopped Vidalia onions since I didn't have scallions. I used powdered ginger as well. It didn't matter. It was delicious. If you want an animal protein as well, add some cooked chicken to the recipe (about a cup for the single portion) and maybe add a chopped sweet red bell pepper. One thing I would change is to increase the amount of ingredients for the sauce. I'd love to have a bit more of it with my entrée.

Love this recipe.  Will definitely be making it often

I feel like this should be a recipe that has a huge amount of ratings because it's that good. I made it for dinner last night and it was amazing :) I did do a few things differently that I think really made the difference-
1) So instead of putting cornstarch on the tofu directly, i put it into a large bowl and starting dipping each tofu in it. it stuck perfectly and got extremely crispy yet soft.
2) I liked soy sauce more than tahini. but it was a bit bland so I added a bit of chili flakes and some sweet and sour sauce and it was perfect.
3) I let the sauce stay in the pan with the tofu for a minute, stirring constantly. That really thickened up the sauce. 
4) Instead of green onions I chopped up cilantro and it was just as good(even better?!)

Anyways, thank you so much for this amazing recipe and I look forward to making this again!

This is one of the very best recipes I've tried in a long time.  We added lots of veggies and served it to a very diverse group--vegetarians and meat eaters--and everyone gobbled it down.  Next time I would double or triple the recipe.  Absolutely a five-star winner!

This recipe made my first time making tofu a success! So crispy and the sauce was amazing. I topped mine with sriracha and hot honey 🤤

Fantastic!! I used an orange pepper, celery and cashews (had on hand). Really simple, quick and delicious! Serves 2-3 I think though, not 4! 😂Thank-you

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This mouth-watering Crispy Pan-Fried Sesame Tofu recipe combines savoury, sweet and tangy flavours.

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This 35 minute Sesame Tofu is made simple with crispy, oven-baked tofu and a homemade sweet and savory sesame sauce. Vegan, Gluten-Free.

blocks extra firm tofu (pressed)

avocado oil

low-sodium tamari or soy sauce

onions

garlic (minced)

hoisin sauce

rice vinegar

To serve (optional: cooked rice, steamed vegetables, etc.)

Prep: Preheat the oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Tear the tofu into bite-sized chunks for a more meat-like shape and texture, or cut into small cubes.

Tofu: Add the tofu to a medium bowl and add in the oil and tamari. Toss with a spatula until evenly coated, then sprinkle the cornstarch on top and toss again. Transfer to a baking sheet and spread out the tofu pieces so they aren’t touching. Bake on the top rack of the oven for 30 minutes, flipping the tofu halfway through.

Sauce: In the meantime, whisk the hoisin sauce, vinegar, tamari, cornstarch, and water together in a small bowl. Set aside.

Stir-Fry: Warm the oil in a large sauté pan, large skillet, or wok over medium heat, then fry the white parts of the green onion and the garlic for 1 minute. Pour the hoisin sauce mixture over the aromatics and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Add the crispy tofu and sesame seeds; stir into the sauce. Finally, turn the heat off and stir in the toasted sesame oil and remaining green parts of the green onion.

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