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Sesame Crusted Tofu
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15 INGREDIENTS • 14 STEPS • 45MINS

Sesame Crusted Tofu

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Just tofu crusted in panko and sesame and lightly fried, with a sweet and salty Vietnamese dipping sauce. This dish is in regular rotation in our home, and there are never any leftovers! It’s definitely one of our favorites!
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Hapa Nom Nom
Hi, I'm Kathleen, and I create accessible recipes that blend flavors, origins, & culinary styles.
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Just tofu crusted in panko and sesame and lightly fried, with a sweet and salty Vietnamese dipping sauce. This dish is in regular rotation in our home, and there are never any leftovers! It’s definitely one of our favorites!
45MINS
Total Time
$3.55
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Soy Sauce
1/2 cup
Rice Vinegar
1/4 cup
Mirin
1/4 cup
Sesame Oil
1/2 Tbsp
Sesame Oil
Extra Firm Tofu
1.3 lb
Extra Firm Tofu
Egg
1
White Sesame Seeds
1/4 cup
White Sesame Seeds
Black Sesame Seeds
1/4 cup
Black Sesame Seeds
Vegetable Oil
as needed
Vegetable Oil
Scallion
1 bunch
Scallion, finely sliced
2 scallion per 4 servings
Dipping Sauce
Lime
2
Limes, juiced
Fish Sauce
2 Tbsp
Mirin
1/2 Tbsp
Scallion
2 Tbsp
Thinly Sliced Scallions
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
306
Fat
15.1 g
Protein
20.5 g
Carbs
22.9 g
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step 1
Using a clean tea towel, firmly press the block of Extra Firm Tofu (1.3 lb) to remove the excess moisture. Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch slices. Then cut in half (around 2-3 inches across).
step 1 Using a clean tea towel, firmly press the block of Extra Firm Tofu (1.3 lb) to remove the excess moisture. Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch slices. Then cut in half (around 2-3 inches across).
step 2
To make the marinade, mix Soy Sauce (1/2 cup), Rice Vinegar (1/4 cup), Mirin (1/4 cup), and Sesame Oil (1/2 Tbsp) in a large zip-top bag.
step 2 To make the marinade, mix Soy Sauce (1/2 cup), Rice Vinegar (1/4 cup), Mirin (1/4 cup), and Sesame Oil (1/2 Tbsp) in a large zip-top bag.
step 3
Add the tofu slices, close the bag, and gently move the tofu around to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes, periodically turning the bag to coat all sides if the tofu.
step 3 Add the tofu slices, close the bag, and gently move the tofu around to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes, periodically turning the bag to coat all sides if the tofu.
step 4
Remove the tofu from the marinade and remove the excess moisture by pressing each piece firmly between several paper towels.
step 4 Remove the tofu from the marinade and remove the excess moisture by pressing each piece firmly between several paper towels.
step 5
To set up your dipping station, beat Egg (1) with 1 tablespoon of water in a bowl. In a separate bowl, add Panko Breadcrumbs (1/2 cup), White Sesame Seeds (1/4 cup), Black Sesame Seeds (1/4 cup), and stir to combine.
step 6
Working with one slice at a time, dip the tofu in the egg mixture, being sure to coat the entire piece.
step 6 Working with one slice at a time, dip the tofu in the egg mixture, being sure to coat the entire piece.
step 7
Transfer the tofu to the panko-sesame mixture, turning and pressing to coat.
step 7 Transfer the tofu to the panko-sesame mixture, turning and pressing to coat.
step 8
Transfer the sesame crusted slices to a large dish and momentarily set aside.
step 8 Transfer the sesame crusted slices to a large dish and momentarily set aside.
step 9
Over medium-high heat, add enough Vegetable Oil (as needed) to cover the bottom of a heavy-bottomed skillet. Once hot, add the tofu slices in batches. Cook 2-3 minutes (or until golden-brown) on the first side.
step 9 Over medium-high heat, add enough Vegetable Oil (as needed) to cover the bottom of a heavy-bottomed skillet. Once hot, add the tofu slices in batches. Cook 2-3 minutes (or until golden-brown) on the first side.
step 10
Gently turn the tofu slices and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes, or until golden-brown.
step 10 Gently turn the tofu slices and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes, or until golden-brown.
step 11
Lift the tofu out of the skillet and allow them to cool on a plate lined with a few paper towels.
step 11 Lift the tofu out of the skillet and allow them to cool on a plate lined with a few paper towels.
step 12
As the tofu is cooling, make the dipping sauce by combining juice from Limes (2), Fish Sauce (2 Tbsp), Mirin (1/2 Tbsp) and Scallions (2 Tbsp) in a small bowl.
step 12 As the tofu is cooling, make the dipping sauce by combining juice from Limes (2), Fish Sauce (2 Tbsp), Mirin (1/2 Tbsp) and Scallions (2 Tbsp) in a small bowl.
step 13
Once cool enough to handle, slice each tofu piece into bite-sized pieces.
step 13 Once cool enough to handle, slice each tofu piece into bite-sized pieces.
step 14
Garnish with finely sliced Scallion (1 bunch) serve with the dipping sauce.
step 14 Garnish with finely sliced Scallion (1 bunch) serve with the dipping sauce.
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Dairy-Free
Budget-Friendly
Asian
Lunch
Snack
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Tofu & Tempeh
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