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Sesame Tofu
This crispy pan-fried Sesame Tofu recipe is like a party in your mouth. It's crispy, savoury, and sweet. Made with simple pantry staples, this plant-based tofu recipe is perfect for any meal of the day.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 242 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp water
For the Tofu
- 1 package extra firm tofu pressed and cubed
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp oil
- Sesame seeds and green onions optional garnish
Instructions
- Combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water to make a cornstarch slurry. Add the minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, mirin, and 1 tablespoon of water to the slurry. Stir until combined. Set aside for later.
- Coat the cubed tofu with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large non-stick pan and add the tofu in a single layer. Cook them for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden.
- Lower the heat to low, re-whisk the sauce from earlier and then add the sauce to the pan. Toss to coat and cook until the sauce is thickened and fully coating the crispy tofu cubes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
364mg
(15%)
Potassium
199mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.