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Sesame Tofu
This Sesame Tofu recipe is a combination of sweet, salty and slightly spicy flavors. By first pressing out the moisture, then tossing it with cornstarch and baking at high heat produces tofu that is the perfect crispy texture and will have you continue reaching for more.
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 153 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 block extra firm tofu
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- First, cut the block of tofu into Combine all spices into 3 slabs. Then, place a kitchen towel on a large plate or sheet pan, top with tofu, then another towel and another plate or sheet pan. Place this stack in the refrigerator and weigh it with heavy objects for at least 30 minutes, and up to a few hours.
- When you're ready to cook the tofu, preheat the oven to 450.
- After the tofu has been pressed, cut it into cubes.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar and sriracha sauce. Add the tofu, gently stirring to coat. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the tofu and stir gently to coat.
- Spread the coated tofu onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and bake at 450 for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Serve immediately once the tofu is done baking.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
153kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
653mg
(27%)
Potassium
184mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.