Sesame Tofu with Soy Marinade

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This easy sesame tofu with soy marinade is so crispy and it’s perfect for dipping in your favourite hot sauce. Serve with rice for a delicious vegetarian dinner.

Crispy tofu is just such a dream ✨

I love how crispy and amazing this tofu turned out. I used a combination of sesame seeds and panko breadcrumbs to make it extra crunchy and tasty.

It’s so good that you can serve it really simply. I had it with rice, sriracha and soy sauce plus a sprinkling of spring onions but it would be great in sandwiches or in salads or any other way you can think of to serve it. 

I know tofu gets a bad wrap for being bland sometimes but it really just needs a bit of love and attention. Whether it’s tofu tacos, tofu curry or a tofu sandwich the key is getting it good and crispy and adding bags of extra flavour.

Why we love this sesame tofu…

It’s super crispy thanks to the sesame seed and panko coating then being fried in a little oil until the outside is browned all over.

This is a super versatile vegetarian recipe which can be served with rice or in pretty much any other way…I think it needs to go in a burger next.

It has an amazing flavour from the delicious soy and sesame marinade which you pour over the tofu before coating in the breadcrumbs.

Sesame Crusted Tofu Ingredients

Tofu: Make sure you get firm tofu and press well before using

Marinade: Made from a mixture of sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger and chilli flakes

Flour & Cornflour: To coat the tofu 

Egg: Whisked with a little water to get the crispy coating to stick

Sesame Seeds & Panko: To coat the tofu and get that amazing crispy outside

How to make crispy tofu with sesame & panko

Marinate the tofu: Press the tofu then whisk together all the marinade ingredients and pour over the tofu.

Crumb the tofu: Slice the tofu and dip each one first in the flour, then the egg and then the panko and sesame seeds.

Fry: Fry the slices in a little hot oil until browned on all sides then drain on kitchen paper.

Equipment you need to make this recipe…

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Sesame Tofu with Soy Marinade

This easy sesame tofu with soy marinade is so crispy and it's perfect for dipping in your favourite hot sauce. Serve with rice for a delicious vegetarian dinner.

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Course: Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: Asian

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 373kcal

Author: Amy Fulwood

Ingredients

• 400 g Tofu drained and pressed
• 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
• 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1/2 tsp Ginger grated
• 1/4 tsp Chilli Flakes
• 2 tbsp Flour
• 2 tbsp Cornflour
• 1 Egg
• 1 tsp Water
• 70 g Sesame Seeds
• 2 tbsp Panko
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• Spring Onions, Rice and Soy Sauce to serve

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Instructions

• Press the tofu for at least 10 minutes. Whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger and chilli flakes. Place the pressed tofu in a bowl and pour over the marinade, set aside while you prep the other ingredients.
• Mix the flour and cornflour together on a plate. On another mix the panko and sesame seeds. Whisk the eggs in a bowl with the water. Remove the tofu from the marinade and slice. Toss each slice of tofu in the flour followed by the egg followed by the panko and sesame.
• Heat the vegetable oil over a medium high heat. Add the tofu and fry until browned on all sides. Place on a paper towel lined plate to drain. Serve with rice, soy sauce and sliced spring onions.

Nutrition Facts

Sesame Tofu with Soy Marinade

Amount Per Serving

Calories 373 Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Fat 28g43%

Saturated Fat 9g45%

Cholesterol 41mg14%

Sodium 312mg13%

Potassium 116mg3%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 15g30%

Vitamin A 96IU2%

Calcium 311mg31%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.

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