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Fragrant and aromatic this sesame ginger crispy tofu is a deliciously easy Asian inspired meal packed with flavour and protein! Recipe on thecookandhim.com | #tofu #bakedtofu #crispytofu #tofurecipes #veganrecipes #veganmealideas

Sesame Ginger Crispy Tofu

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 25 mins | Total: 40 mins | Quantity: 2 servings

Ingredients

Crispy tofu:
400g block firm tofu
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornflour
pinch each of salt and pepper

Sesame ginger sauce:
3 tablespoons cornflour
1 cup (250ml) water
1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon or 1 vegetable stock cube
1 heaped teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons (30g) tahini
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon agave syrup
4 large cloves garlic – peeled and crushed
thumb sized piece of ginger – peeled and grated
1 heaped teaspoon miso paste

300g cooked noodles to serve
sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Drain the tofu of any water from the packet then wrap in kitchen paper for 15-30 minutes
  2. Preheat your oven to 180 Fan / 200 C / 400 F / Gas 6 and line a baking tray with parchment or a silicon mat
  3. Tear or cut the tofu into even bite sized pieces and put into a bowl. Drizzle with the sesame oil then scatter over the cornflour and salt and pepper and toss to coat the tofu
  4. Tip onto your prepared baking tray then bake for 25 minutes until crispy on the outside, turning the tray half way through baking
  5. Meanwhile make the sauce - pour the water into a wok or large saucepan then whisk in the cornflour, whisking until there's no lumps of cornflour
  6. Whisk in the bouillon, smoked paprika, tahini, soy sauce, agave, garlic, ginger and miso paste
  7. Whisk or stir the sauce until it thickens then turn off the heat - this allows the flavours to infuse while the tofu finishes baking
  8. Once the tofu is baked, reheat the sauce then stir in the noodles making sure they're well coated and hot then stir in the tofu
  9. Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds
  10. Chill any leftovers then store in the fridge. Can be eaten cold or reheated in a saucepan or microwave

Recipe by The Cook & Him at https://thecookandhim.com/recipes/sesame-ginger-crispy-tofu/