Sesame Crusted Tofu
This sesame crusted tofu is a great side dish with crunch on the outside, packed with flavor and soft inside. You can pair with rice or salad. Or enjoy just plain as a light meal along with some pickled cucumber on the side.
Ingredients
- 1 Block firm tofu
- ¼ cup Corn flour
- ¼ cup Sesame seeds (I used a mix of black and white sesame seeds)
- 3 tablespoon Oil
Marinade
- ¼ cup Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Mirin
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ tablespoon Honey
Instructions
- Press the tofu block with kitchen towel or tofu press for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Slice the tofu into the shapes as per your liking and then score (shallow cuts) on the tofu sliced. This will help the marinade to goo deep and flavor the tofu.
- Pour all the ingredients mentioned for marinade in a container big enough to hold all the tofu slices and whisk. Then add the Tofu slices and leave it aside for 15 minutes.
- When you are ready to prepare, in a plate add the corn flour and in a different plate ass the sesame seeds.
- Take the tofu slices and coat it with corn flour first and then with the sesame seeds.
- Heat a heavy bottom skillet and pour the oil. Once the oil heats up, layer the tofu slices and fry for 5 minutes on each side.
Notes
To get extra crispy Tofu, ensure the tofu is well-drained and pressed to remove as much moisture as possible. Also, make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid soggy tofu.
Store any leftover sesame-crusted tofu in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a toaster oven or skillet to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
Calories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1519mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg