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Crispy Sesame Tofu
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 
Author: Dianne
Ingredients
Tofu
  • 1 lb. Firm Tofu
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch for dusting
  • 1/2 cup Oil for frying
Sesame Sauce
  • 1/4 cup White Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. White Distilled Vinegar
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. Dark or Mushroom Soy Sauce
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp. Sesame Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. Water
  • 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch diluted in 1-1/2 Tbsp. Water
  • 1 Tbsp. Sesame Seeds toasted
Instructions
Tofu
  1. Take tofu out of package and discard excess water. Place on a plate for 15-20 minutes for excess water to drain off.

  2. Slice tofu into bite size squares and dust all sides in cornstarch.

  3. Heat a large non-stick skillet on medium-high heat, add oil and wait a few minutes until hot. Place tofu at least 1" apart in pan to fry around 2-3 minutes on each side or golden brown. When cooked, place on paper towel lined plate.

  4. Continue above until all tofu cooked.

Sesame Sauce
  1. Combine all sesame sauce ingredients in a small pot except the diluted cornstarch and sesame seeds.

  2. Start heating on medium heat.

  3. Dilute cornstarch mixture, when sauce starts to boil, add cornstarch mixture, stir continuously for about 1 minute until slightly thicker. Set Aside.

  4. In a small skillet, heat on medium heat, add sesame seeds and stir a few minutes until brown and toasty.