Description
Crispy Pan-Fried Sesame Tofu is packed with sesame flavour and ready in under 30 minutes and has 24 grams of protein per serving!
Ingredients
Stir Fry
- 1 pack extra-firm tofu
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Sesame sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 2 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce, gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Drain the tofu, and press it between two paper towels to remove as much liquid as possible.
- Cut the tofu into cubes and toss in a bowl with the cornstarch.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan on medium-high heat then add half of the sliced green onions and all of the tofu cubes. Let the tofu cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- While the tofu is cooking, prepare the sauce by mixing the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Once the tofu is crispy on all sides, lower the heat to low and pour the sauce, sesame seeds and remaining green onions into the pan.
- Mix together until the tofu is evenly coated and served.
- Serve immediately. Optionally top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Press out as much liquid as possible with paper towels; extra-firm tofu doesn’t need a tofu press.
- Use enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan so the tofu can crisp up.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan, or the tofu will steam instead of crisp.
- Let each side cook for 2 to 3 minutes before flipping.
- A non-stick pan keeps the tofu from sticking.
- Add any veggies you love to make it more veggie-packed.
Storage
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet to bring back some of the crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of the reicpe
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
