November 25th, 2024
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Pan-Fried Sesame Tofu
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 15" plus pressing
This Sesame Tofu recipe is easy to make and tastes like takeout! Crispy pan-fried tossed in a sweet and savory Asian-inspired sauce. And yes, this makes plenty of sesame sauce for serving.
How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based
Shopping List
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For the Tofu
- 1 (14 ounce) block extra-firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced For the Sauce
- 4 1/2 tablespoons coconut aminos (Note 1)
- 1 to 1.5 tablespoons agave syrup or coconut sugar (Note 2)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons ketchup (optional)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoon cold water
- salt, to taste For Serving
- scallions, sesame seeds, rice or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Step 1: Drain the tofu. Cut the tofu block in half horizontally and vertically to make 4 tofu steaks. Press the water out of the tofu by wrapping it in paper or clean reusable towels and setting a heavy pan on top of it. Let it press for 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Cut the tofu into cubes, or tear it into bite-sized pieces with your hands.
- Step 3: Stir together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl to make a smooth slurry. Set aside.
- Step 4: Heat the avocado oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu in a single layer, sprinkle with optional salt, and cook for several minutes on each side. Don't move the tofu during this time, so that it can get well browned and crisp. Turn and repeat until all of the tofu is well browned, about 10 minutes.
- Step 5: Lower the heat and add the garlic. Cook until golden.
- Step 6: Add the coconut aminos, syrup or sugar, sesame oil, optional ketchup, and a little salt to the pan with the seared tofu. Give the starch slurry a little stir and then stir it into the pan with the sauce. Stir constantly as the sauce thickens. Once thickened, turn off the heat and top with scallions and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Enjoy over rice.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: Coconut aminos can be substituted with low-sodium tamari in a pinch. To do so, use 2 tablespoons of tamari + 2.5 tablespoons of water to substitute the 4.5 tablespoons of aminos. Note 2: Maple syrup or date syrup can also be used. Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste preference.
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Pan-Fried Sesame Tofu
PT15M 1 (14 ounce) block extra-firm tofu 2 tablespoons avocado oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 1/2 tablespoons coconut aminos (Note 1) 1 to 1.5 tablespoons agave syrup or coconut sugar (Note 2) 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons ketchup (optional) 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoon cold water salt, to taste scallions, sesame seeds, rice or cauliflower rice Gluten Free Vegan 3 Servings
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