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Sesame Crispy Tofu
a quick side dish - fried crispy sesame tofu
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 449 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1/2 box regular firm tofu , cut into 4*4 cm squares, about 1.5cm thick
- oil for pan-frying
- 1 green onion , finely chopped
coating mixture
- 1 tbsp. white sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp. black sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- pinch of salt to taste , I use around 1 tsp.
- 1/4 tsp. Chinese five spice powder
Serving sauce (optional) or use sriracha directly
- 1 tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 tbsp. stock or pure water
- 1 tbsp. light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped green onion
- 1 fresh Thai pepper , chopped
- 2-3 Coriander , chopped
- 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients for coating together in a plate. Then place the tofu squares in and coat well with the sesame mixture.
- Add around 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a non-stick pan, place the tofu squares in and fry over medium to slow fire until one side becomes hard and then turn over the fry the other side.
- When both sides are well browned, you can stand the square and fry the edges slightly.
- Transfer out and serve with dipping sauce and chopped green onions.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
449kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
1387mg
(58%)
Potassium
312mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
395IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
36.3mg
(40%)
Calcium
342mg
(34%)
Iron
6.2mg
(34%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1387mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 312mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 36.3mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 342mg | 34% |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.