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An overhead image of a white bowl filled with sauce-coated tofu over white rice. It is garnished with sesame seeds and green onion slices.
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5 from 2 votes

Ginger Sesame Tofu

This crispy tofu is coated in a thick and savory ginger sesame sauce. Enjoy it over a bed of rice, in a stir fry, salad, or on its own.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 2
Calories: 565kcal
Author: Kelsey Riley
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 1 block extra firm tofu pressed
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds to garnish

Sesame Ginger Sauce

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoon cold water
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • Start by draining and pressing the tofu for about 15 minutes. I use a tofu press but if you don't have one you can wrap the tofu in a clean dish towel and place something heavy on top like a plate and a cookbook.
  • While the tofu is being pressed you can mix together all of the ingredients for your sauce.
  • Cut the pressed tofu into small square or rectangular pieces according to your preference. Then combine ½ tablespoon of the olive oil and the cornstarch with the tofu pieces and gently toss them with your hands until they are well coated.
  • Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a nonstick pan and turn it up to medium-low heat. After it's heated up add the tofu pieces to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are nice and crispy. You can gently press a spatula on top of the tofu to release any excess moisture.
  • At the end of cooking the tofu give the sauce one more stir and pour it into the pan and allow it to thicken for about 30 seconds and gently toss the tofu until well coated in the sauce. You should have a good amount of extra sauce to enjoy over rice or veggies.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy!

Notes

This tofu is best when enjoyed warm and fresh, the texture can become a bit off when reheating. 

Nutrition

Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.2g | Protein: 6.7g | Fat: 54.9g | Sodium: 1808mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 9.7g | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 2mg