Sesame Marinated Tofu With Vegetables Recipes

CRISPY SESAME TOFU WITH VEGETABLES RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place the sesame seeds on a small plate. Dredge the tofu slices in the sesame seeds to coat them on all sides.
• In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the tofu to a serving platter.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the onion, bell peppers, and ginger and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes.
• Stir in the sesame oil and tamari.
• Remove from the heat and serve the vegetables with the tofu.

SESAME MARINATED TOFU WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Press tofu: Slice tofu into 1-inch slabs, and place in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with cheesecloth or paper towels. Cover with another layer of cheesecloth or paper towels, and place another baking sheet or plate on top. Weight evenly with canned goods or other heavy items. Let stand about 30 minutes. Drain off liquid, and pat tofu dry with paper towels.
• In a large shallow dish, combine mustard, sesame seeds, garlic, and soy sauce. Place tofu in dish, and turn once to coat evenly with marinade. Let marinate at least 20 minutes at room temperature while preparing ingredients for stir-fry.
• Heat a 12-inch nonstick saute pan or a wok over medium-high heat, and add 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil to pan, swirling pan to coat. Add tofu; cook until lightly browned on each side, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer tofu to a platter; cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
• In same pan or wok, heat remaining 2 teaspoons canola oil. Add ginger and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms, red pepper, Chinese broccoli, and scallions; cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are crisp-tender and bright, about 7 minutes. Add soy sauce and sesame oil, and stir to combine. Season with pepper, and serve immediately spooned over the tofu.

SESAME SEED BAKED TOFU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Arrange tofu slices into a square baking dish in a single layer.
• Stir water, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil while stirring continually. Pour sesame oil into the boiling mixture while stirring to incorporate fully; remove from heat and pour over the tofu.
• Marinate tofu for 15 minutes.
• Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Cook sesame seeds in skillet until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
• Bake tofu in preheated oven until it looks glazed, about 25 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.

TOFU STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine soy sauce, vegetable broth and honey. Set aside.
• Once the tofu has drained, slice in half then into 1/2 inch cubes and place into a large bowl and season with 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
• Sprinkle cornstarch on top and gently toss with your hands to ensure all tofu pieces are covered.
• In a large nonstick skillet or wok, add 1 tablespoon oil and heat to medium-high.
• Add the tofu and let it get crispy without touching it or flipping for 3-4 minutes, then repeat on all sides.
• Remove tofu and set aside.
• To the skillet at medium heat, add sesame oil, red peppers, broccolini and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and ginger and cook 30 to 60 seconds.
• Add the tofu and sauce, toss and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until sauce is slightly thickened and the tofu is heated through.
• Top with sesame seeds.

SESAME TOFU

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.

SESAME NOODLES WITH TOFU

Steps:

• Cut the tofu into 12 pieces and mix with 1 tbsp of soy sauce and 1 tsp of sesame oil. Heat the remaining oil in a wok, then stir-fry the vegetables, garlic and ginger for 2 mins until the vegetables are starting to wilt. Drizzle with 2 tbsp water, then stir-fry for another min.
• Add the noodles, sesame seeds and soy sauce from the marinated tofu, then stir-fry for 2 mins. Now add the tofu, splash over the remaining soy sauce, then cover with a lid or baking sheet. Leave for 1 min so that the tofu heats through, then gently mix into the rest of the stir-fry.
• Lift the noodles and tofu into bowls and splash over a little more soy sauce and sesame oil to serve, if you like.