SESAME TOFU WITH DIPPING SAUCE
This may be my new favourite way to prepare tofu. It's from the Wild Rose Cleanse cookbook. I like my tofu crispy, so instead of coating the tofu in sesame seeds I pan fried it in a bit of olive oil and once it was almost done put sesame seeds on top of it in the pan, and cooked both sides a little bit longer. The sesame seeds coated both sides, but not as thoroughly as it does when coated with egg whites. The cooking time includes drying out the tofu for about twenty minutes, but does not include marinating time.
Provided by AinsleyB
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 45m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut tofu into 1/2 inch thick slices, lay flat on a towel to dry out.
- Combine all the dipping sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
- Marinate tofu in 1/2 to 3/4 of the dipping sauce for a couple hours. (The original recipe says to marinate for thirty minutes, but I did it overnight to maximize flavour).
- Remove tofu from marinade and pat dry with a paper towel (I skipped this step).
- Dip tofu in beaten egg white then coat with sesame seeds.
- Brown tofu slices on each side over medium heat in a non-stick pan with olive oil until sesame seeds are golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side (The recipe says two minutes per side, but I found it took much longer).
- Serve with remaining dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.7, Fat 55.9, SaturatedFat 7.8, Sodium 53.3, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 24
SESAME TOFU
Make and share this Sesame Tofu recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CardaMom
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
CRISPY TOFU WITH SWEET-AND-SOUR SAUCE
Inspired by McDonald's Chicken McNuggets dipped in sweet-and-sour sauce - a classic combination that debuted nationwide in 1983 - this tofu appetizer gets its inexorable crunch from potato starch. Pan-fried until shatteringly crisp, pressed tofu, cut into cute little rectangles, eats a lot like Chicken McNuggets and cooks up gorgeously every time. But the true joy of a nugget lies in the dipping, and this recipe stars a totally chill, no-cook sweet-and-sour sauce. Apricot preserves provide fruity sweetness as well as body, and rice vinegar, soy sauce and onion powder add savoriness.
Provided by Eric Kim
Categories snack, finger foods, vegetables, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Press the tofu: Wrap the block of tofu in a clean tea towel, and place on a cutting board. Weigh down the tofu with a sheet pan topped with something heavy, such as a large skillet, cans or books, until the tea towel is soaked, about 30 minutes.
- While the tofu is pressed, prep the zucchini: Halve the zucchini crosswise, then cut each piece lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick planks. Finally, cut each plank lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick "fries." Place the zucchini fries in a large colander set over a medium bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt, and toss until evenly coated. Set aside to drain.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a measuring cup, stir together the apricot preserves, rice vinegar, soy sauce, red-pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon onion powder and 2 teaspoons water until smooth. Transfer to a small dish for dipping, and set aside.
- Slice the pressed tofu in half horizontally, and cut each of those halves into 8 rectangular pieces, creating 16 nuggets total. Directly on the cutting board, season the tofu with 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, smearing each piece around to catch all the seasonings.
- In a large bowl, toss to combine the potato starch and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Place the tofu in the starch, and gently toss with your hands until each piece is evenly coated.
- Fry the tofu: Heat a large skillet over medium-high, and add a thin layer of oil, enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the tofu in a single layer, and cook, flipping a couple of times, until lightly golden on both sides, about 10 minutes total. Transfer the cooked tofu to a towel-lined plate to drain, and season it with salt to taste.
- To serve, transfer the tofu and zucchini to a large platter, and serve alongside the dipping sauce.
CRISP TOFU WITH CRUDITES AND SESAME-GINGER DIPPING SAUCE
Low in calories and saturated fat, tofu is a very healthful protein source. Here, baked cubes are combined with crunchy cabbage, red pepper, and green beans in a zippy sesame-flavored sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Lunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Make the sauce: Finely chop ginger in a food processor. Add tahini, tamari, honey, oil, and vinegar; process until combined. With machine running, add 3 tablespoons cool water. Process until smooth.
- Put tofu into a medium bowl. Add sesame seeds, oil, and salt; toss to combine. Arrange tofu in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and bottoms are lightly crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Flip tofu, and bake 10 minutes more. Let cool completely.
- To assemble, divide cabbage, green beans, and bell pepper into 4 servings, and top with tofu. Divide sauce among 4 small cups. Serve within 2 hours, or refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 294 g
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