Sesame Crusted Tofu
Sesame Crusted Tofu might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This recipe serves 2. One serving contains 360 calories, 25g of protein, and 15g of fat. For $2.82 per serving, this recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 19222 people were glad they tried this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and pescatarian diet. This recipe from Love and Olive Oil requires black sesame seeds, lime juice, egg, and green onions. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours. With a spoonacular score of 73%, this dish is pretty good. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Sesame-Crusted Tofu over Vegetables, Sesame-crusted tofu with gingery noodles, and Sesame-Crusted Tofu with Soba Noodles.
Servings: 2
Preparation duration: 100 minutes
Cooking duration: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
canola oil for frying
1 egg
1 (16oz) package extra-firm tofu
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce, or to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
green onions, sliced
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
Equipment:
paper towels
baking pan
bowl
frying pan
Cooking instruction summary:
Slice the tofu into half-inch-thick slices. Arrange on a layer of paper towels in a baking dish. Top with more paper towels, then another baking dish and some heavy objects, soup cans, or books. Let sit for at least one hour to allow as much moisture to drain from the tofu as possible.While tofu is draining, prepare dipping sauce by combining sugar, lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Add more fish sauce, to taste, if desired.In a shallow dish, beat the egg 1 teaspoon of water. In another shallow dish, stir together the panko and sesame seeds.Working with one piece at a time, dip the tofu into the egg, then dredge it in the sesame-panko mixture until completely coated. Repeat with the remaining slices.Heat a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add about 2 to 3 teaspoons of oil, enough to form a thin layer on the bottom of the pan. Arrange tofu slices in pan and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Transfer to serving dishes; garnish with scallions and serve with dipping sauce.
Step by step:
1. Slice the tofu into half-inch-thick slices. Arrange on a layer of paper towels in a baking dish. Top with more paper towels, then another baking dish and some heavy objects, soup cans, or books.
2. Let sit for at least one hour to allow as much moisture to drain from the tofu as possible.While tofu is draining, prepare dipping sauce by combining sugar, lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
3. Add more fish sauce, to taste, if desired.In a shallow dish, beat the egg 1 teaspoon of water. In another shallow dish, stir together the panko and sesame seeds.Working with one piece at a time, dip the tofu into the egg, then dredge it in the sesame-panko mixture until completely coated. Repeat with the remaining slices.
4. Heat a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat.
5. Add about 2 to 3 teaspoons of oil, enough to form a thin layer on the bottom of the pan. Arrange tofu slices in pan and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
6. Transfer to serving dishes; garnish with scallions and serve with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Information:
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