Sesame Tofu
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The Woks of Life · by Kaitlin★ 5.0 (7)

Sesame Tofu

NUTRITION · PER SERVING40M COOK
CAL 22%·PRO 52%
CARBS 31G28% OF CAL
4G FIBER16G OTHER11G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 26G54% OF CAL
3G SAT23G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Tofu cubes crusted with sesame seeds and pan-fried until golden, then tossed in a sweet savory sesame sauce. A crispy, flavorful vegetarian main.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 6
  • 2 blocks firm or extra firm tofu ((anywhere from 14-16 oz./400-450g per package is fine, as tofu blocks vary))
  • 2/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup un-toasted sesame seeds
  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ cup neutral oil ((such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil))
  • 2 garlic cloves ((minced))
  • ¾ cup water ((low-sodium vegetable stock, or low-sodium chicken stock))
  • 3 tablespoons sugar ((brown sugar also works))
  • 1½ tablespoons vegetarian oyster sauce ((or regular oyster sauce))
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine ((or clear rice wine))
  • 1½ teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1½ teaspoons sesame oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • ½ scallion ((green parts only, thinly sliced))
PREP
10M
SODIUM
589MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.