Easy Sesame Tofu (Vegan/Gluten-free). This Sesame Tofu is super easy to make and just as delicious as the restaurant version! A great quick plant-based dinner for the whole family to enjoy! Why you'll love this Sesame Tofu: it's salty-sweet and tangy. it's full of flavour. it's tender on the inside and crispy on the.
Crispy sesame tofu with a creamy homemade tahini-peanut sauce, served with rice and roasted broccoli. This recipe is easy & quick to make, vegan, gluten-free and very delicious! Tofu is definitely one of the most popular and variable meat alternatives on the vegan and vegetarian market. You can have Easy Sesame Tofu (Vegan/Gluten-free) using 9 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Easy Sesame Tofu (Vegan/Gluten-free)
- Prepare 7 oz. (1/2 pack) of Firm Tofu.
- It's 1/4 cup of Corn Starch.
- Prepare 1 Tbsp. of Sesame Oil.
- You need 2 Tbsp. of Cooking Sake.
- You need 1 Tbsp. of Sugar.
- It's 2 Tbsp. of Soy Sauce.
- It's 1 Tbsp. of Mirin (sweet cooking rice wine).
- You need 1 Tbsp. of White Sesame Seeds.
- It's of Some Chopped Green Onion (to taste).
Super simple vegan dumplings filled with sesame tofu and green onions. Steamed or pan fried, either way, they are amazing! Not only are they my favorite, they are the easiest thing on the planet! They require very little prep, unlike the ones I make with a bunch of veggies that need to be shredded.
Easy Sesame Tofu (Vegan/Gluten-free) step by step
- Wash ½ pack (7 oz) of firm tofu under running water and place on several paper towels. Wrap the tofu with the paper towels and place on a plate..
- Put another plate on the tofu. Place some bottles of water as a weight on top and let sit for 30 minutes. (If the tofu is not dried well, the oil will splash a lot during cooking).
- Cut the tofu into small cubes. Dredge in the ¼ cup of corn starch and tap off excess..
- Heat 1 Tbsp. of sesame oil in a pan and cook the tofu on all sides over medium heat until nicely browned and crisp; about 7 minutes..
- Turn the heat down to low. Add 2 Tbsp. of cooking Sake, 1 Tbsp. of sugar, 2 Tbsp. of soy sauce and 1 Tbsp. of Mirin to the pan..
- Stir for about 2 minutes. Halfway through, add 1 Tbsp. of white sesame seeds..
I share vegan and gluten-free recipes because of past health. From vegan tofu recipes using firm tofu to quick, easy tofu stir fry. Tofu is a great veggie alternative, and its unique texture adds something extra to stir-fries and soups - check out our easy tofu recipes for meat-free inspiration. Sticky Ginger Sesame Tofu & Veggie stir fry with vermicelli or maifun noodles. Use chickpeas or more veggies to make Tofu-free.