Sesame Tofu

I love this Sesame Tofu recipe because it is easy to prepare, and tastes like upgraded takeout. It is made with tofu cubes that are pan-fried until crispy, then coated in a sweet and flavorful sauce. It's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!

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Course: Entrée, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: sesame tofu

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 217kcal

Equipment

1 large skillet

Ingredients

1 16- ounce extra-firm tofu or super-firm tofu (drained)
2 tablespoons Bragg's liquid aminos or Tamari sauce, or coconut aminos
1/4 cup cornstarch or arrowroot powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose gluten-free flour
coconut oil or grapeseed oil for frying

For The Sauce

1/4 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons Bragg's liquid aminos
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

To prepare the block of tofu, cut into cubes and place in a large bowl. Toss the cubes with Bragg's liquid aminos or low-sodium soy sauce. Allow the tofu cubes to marinate for about 20 minutes. In the meantime, prepare the sesame sauce.
To prepare the sauce, combine vegetable broth, maple syrup, Bragg's liquid aminos, lemon juice, sesame oil, cornstarch, grated ginger, and sesame oil in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
Toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch and gluten-free flour until fully coated. Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and fry on both sides until the pieces are crisp and golden brown.
Add the sesame sauce to the pan and gently stir to coat the tofu cubes. Cook until the sauce becomes bubbly and thick. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve

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