sesame tofu recipe

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

Sesame Tofu

blocks extra firm tofu (pressed)

avocado oil

low-sodium tamari or soy sauce

cornstarch

onions

garlic (minced)

hoisin sauce

rice vinegar

sesame seeds

water

sesame oil

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.

Serve: Serve over rice and vegetables, or as desired. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.

For an easy weeknight dinner, look no further than this garlic sesame tofu! It&#039;s so easy to make, requires only 10 minutes of prep time and is completely vegan and gluten free.

Garlic Sesame Tofu

tamari or soy sauce

tofu

corn starch

breadcrumbs (I used gluten free)

low sodium tamari or soy sauce

honey

water (divided)

garlic

olive oil

preheat

dry tofu

Drain the excess liquid from the tofu and dry it off with a towel*. 

cut tofu

Cut into 1 inch cubes and add to a large bowl. Toss with the soy sauce.

toss with cornstarch

Toss with the cornstarch, then the breadcrumbs until all pieces are evenly coated. 

bake

Add to the baking tray and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

make sauce

During the final 10 minutes, prep the sauce.

mince garlic

Mince the garlic and saute with 1 tbsp neutral oil in a small saute pan for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.

add soy sauce

Add in the soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, 2 tbsp of water and sesame oil.

whisk

Whisk together the cornstarch and other 2 tbsp of water in a bowl and add to the pan. 

simmer

Heat over low heat for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce bubbles and thickens. 

serve

When the tofu is done, toss with the sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve over rice with steamed broccoli or enjoy as is!

Hi, Claire(I think that’s your name) my family LOVED your recipe I’m a vegetarian (and I’m a young kid)and I don’t really like tofu unless it’s cooked like I like it. And this is it! Thank you so much! By the way do you know how much iron it has, it’s not listed in the nutritional facts. We love the recipe thank you!

soy sauce is not gluten free!!! for those with extreme sensitivities or allergies to gluten.

Loved the tofu baked this way! So good! Think it would be great to add to any salad! Thanks!

This was delicious!! Loved that I didn't have to press the tofu - I had doubled the tofu so I doubled the sauce and ended up with way too much. Made some brown rice and roasted sweet potatoes to put together a delicious bowl! My husband thought it was amazing too

This dish is an absolutely delightful, delicious, and delectable! I made the sauce with coconut aminos as I ran out of tamari. I found 2 Tbl of maple syrup was perfect. Thank you!

This tofu is so good! I've never made a tofu recipe that my whole family likes so much. It's so easy and really crispy without having to fry in oil. I might try a version with coconut flakes.

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