Better Than Takeout Sesame Tofu Recipes

GARLIC SESAME TOFU

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 Fahrenheit.
• Drain the excess liquid from the tofu and dry it off with a towel*.
• Cut into 1 inch cubes and add to a large bowl. Toss with the soy sauce.
• Toss with the cornstarch, then the breadcrumbs until all pieces are evenly coated.
• Add to the baking tray and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
• During the final 10 minutes, prep the sauce.
• Mince the garlic and saute with 1 tbsp neutral oil in a small saute pan for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Add in the soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, 2 tbsp of water and sesame oil.
• Whisk together the cornstarch and other 2 tbsp of water in a bowl and add to the pan.
• Heat over low heat for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce bubbles and thickens.
• When the tofu is done, toss with the sauce. Serve over rice with steamed broccoli or enjoy as is!

BETTER-THAN-TAKEOUT SESAME TOFU

Steps:

• Cut tofu into 1/2 thick slices. Place in a 9Â�~13Â�Â� baking pan lined with a tea towel, top with another towel followed by another baking pan. Weight with something heavy (soup cans or something), and let press for 20-30 minutes. Cut into cubes.
• Coat tofu cubes in egg, then toss in cornstarch until coated and dry. Shake off extra cornstarch.
• Combine sugar, cornstarch, water, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili paste, and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and boil for 5 minutes, until thick.
• While sauce is cooking, heat oil in large non-stick skillet or wok. Carefully place tofu in hot oil, spacing evenly so the pieces donÂ�ft stick together. Cook (without touching!) for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown on the bottom, and then carefully turn and cook other side. Continue to turn until cubes are golden on a few sides. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate.
• Wipe out tofu pan and heat a drizzle of oil. Saute broccolini, turning once, for about 2-4 minutes or until bright green and tender. Remove from heat. Return tofu cubes to pan, and pour over sauce. Stir until well coated. Serve with jasmine rice and sprinkled with lightly toasted sesame seeds.

SESAME TOFU

Steps:

• Wrap tofu with paper towels and place on a cutting board.
• Put a heavy plate on top to press out liquid for approximately 20 minutes.
• Stir sauce ingredients together in a saucepan.
• Simmer sauce while you cook the tofu.
• Dry drained tofu with paper towels and cube.
• Dust very lightly with cornstarch.
• Heat 1" oil in deep frying pan.
• Fry tofu in 350 degree F oil until golden brown.
• Place fried tofu in a large bowl and toss with 2/3 cup sauce, sprinkle liberally with sesame seeds and scallions.
• Toss gently.
• Serve remaining sauce for dipping or drizzled over vegetables.