Crispy Sesame Tofu: Try It Once, You'll Make It Forever

Hello dear readers! Today we have a recipe that stands out in the kitchen with its crispy, nutty flavor: Crispy Sesame Tofu. Believe me, you'll see tofu in a whole new light with this recipe. Easily prepared in an air fryer or oven, this dish is both practical and very healthy. Add some sriracha mayonnaise on top, and it's irresistible! Let's embark on a delightful culinary journey.

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Crispy Sesame Tofu: Try It Once, You'll Make It Forever
Prep
10 dk
Cook
30 dk
Servings
4 Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Categories: Snacks Vegan Recipes Vegetarian Asian Cuisine Healthy Snacks Yüksek Protein
Crispy Sesame Tofu: Try It Once, You'll Make It Forever Ingredients 17 items
  • 7 ounces extra firm tofu (drained and cut into 4 slices, 1.5 cm thick)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/3 cup white and black sesame seeds
  • 1 egg
  • olive oil spray
  • 4 teaspoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
  • Cilantro Lime Rice or Cauliflower Rice
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas (steamed and chopped)
  • 1/3 cup frozen edamame (steamed)
  • 1 green onion (chopped)
  • tamari (for drizzling)
How to Make Crispy Sesame Tofu: Try It Once, You'll Make It Forever 7 steps
1

Place the tofu slices on a kitchen towel or paper towel and press gently to remove excess water. Then transfer to a large bowl.

2

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Pour half of the marinade over the tofu, gently turn, and pour the rest on the other side. Marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes to 1 hour.

3

Preheat the air fryer to 200°C or the oven to 220°C.

4

Place the sesame seeds on a plate. In a small bowl, beat the egg. Remove the tofu slices from the marinade, dip in the egg, then coat with sesame seeds. Spray with olive oil.

5

Cook the tofu in the air fryer or oven until golden and crispy. It takes about 10 minutes in the air fryer, and 20-25 minutes in the oven.

6

To make the sriracha mayonnaise, mix mayonnaise and sriracha sauce.

7

Serve the tofu steaks with rice, fresh peas, edamame, green onion, sriracha mayonnaise, and tamari.

Crispy Sesame Tofu: Try It Once, You'll Make It Forever Cooking Tips

Letting the tofu slices marinate in the fridge allows the flavor to penetrate deeply. Mixing sesame seeds adds a visual feast to the dish. Don't hesitate to try this recipe in your kitchen!

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How long does it take to make Crispy Sesame Tofu: Try It Once, You'll Make It Forever?
Crispy Sesame Tofu: Try It Once, You'll Make It Forever takes 40 dk in total to prepare. Prep: 10 dk. Cook: 30 dk. Serves 4.
What ingredients do I need for Crispy Sesame Tofu: Try It Once, You'll Make It Forever?
Crispy Sesame Tofu: Try It Once, You'll Make It Forever recipe requires 17 ingredients. Main ingredients: 7 ounces extra firm tofu (drained and cut into 4 slices, 1.5 cm thick), 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon light brown sugar, 1 clove garlic (grated), 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1/3 cup white and black sesame seeds...
What diets is Crispy Sesame Tofu: Try It Once, You'll Make It Forever suitable for?
Crispy Sesame Tofu: Try It Once, You'll Make It Forever recipe is suitable for the following diets: Yüksek Protein.
How to make Crispy Sesame Tofu: Try It Once, You'll Make It Forever?
Crispy Sesame Tofu: Try It Once, You'll Make It Forever recipe is prepared in 7 steps. Difficulty level: Medium.

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