Crispy Sesame Tofu
by Karissa's Vegan Kitchen
Easy, vegan, better-than-takeout sesame tofu! Crispy tofu tossed in a sticky, slightly sweet, super flavorful homemade sesame sauce.
Servings: 2 generous servings
Calories: 366kcal
Ingredients
Tofu
- 1 (14-ounce) block extra firm tofu pressed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1-2 tablespoons oil for frying
Sesame Sauce
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
Instructions
Tofu
- Cut pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes.
- Toss tofu with soy sauce, then with flour, corn starch, and garlic powder until coated.
- Heat oil in a large pan on medium heat.
- Add tofu to the hot pan in a single layer.
- Cook until golden brown (3-5 minutes) then flip and cook again until that side is browned (another 3-5 minutes.)
- Remove tofu from the pan and set aside.
Sesame Sauce
- In the pan used to cook the tofu, whisk all sauce ingredients together until cornstarch is dissolved.
- Bring to a simmer on medium heat, until the sauce is thickened.
- Turn the heat off. Add the tofu into the sauce and toss until well-coated.
- Enjoy over a bowl of rice, garnished with green onions (optional.)
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2255mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 4mg