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Ingredients

  • โ—tofu
  • โ—soy sauce
  • โ—garlic
  • โ—ginger
  • โ—green onions
  • โ—sesame oil
  • โ—cornstarch
  • โ—vegetable oil
  • โ—red pepper flakes
  • โ—brown sugar
  • โ—lime juice
  • โ—cilantro
  • โ—peanuts

Instructions

  1. 1Press tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into cubes.
  2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. 3Add tofu cubes and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. 4In a bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and lime juice.
  5. 5Add the sauce mixture to the skillet with tofu and stir to coat evenly.
  6. 6Sprinkle cornstarch over the tofu and toss to combine, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. 7Add red pepper flakes for heat and stir well.
  8. 8Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.
  9. 9Serve hot, topped with crushed peanuts.

Ingredient Alternatives

tofu

Healthier: tempeh

Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers a higher protein content while seitan provides a similar texture.

soy sauce

Healthier: tamari

Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

peanuts

Healthier: sunflower seeds

Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are nut-free, while cashews provide a creamy texture.

Techniques

sautรฉingmixing

Equipment

skilletcutting boardknifemixing bowl
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธMedium

Also Known As

Tofu with Love SauceRomantic Tofu

Sticky Sesame Tofu is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine, known for its sweet and savory flavors. Traditionally, sesame is celebrated for its rich taste and nutritional benefits. This dish showcases the versatility of tofu as a protein source, making it a favorite among vegetarians and vegans. Today, variations of this dish can be found in many Asian restaurants worldwide, often adapted to local tastes and ingredient availability.

Ingredients

  • โ—tofu
  • โ—soy sauce
  • โ—sesame oil
  • โ—honey
  • โ—garlic
  • โ—ginger
  • โ—cornstarch
  • โ—green onions
  • โ—sesame seeds
  • โ—red pepper flakes
  • โ—water
  • โ—vegetable oil
  • โ—rice vinegar
  • โ—black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Press tofu to remove excess moisture for 15 minutes.
  2. 2Cut tofu into bite-sized cubes.
  3. 3Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. 4Add tofu cubes and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. 5In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and water.
  6. 6Pour the sauce over the tofu in the skillet.
  7. 7Sprinkle cornstarch over the tofu and sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
  8. 8Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
  9. 9Add red pepper flakes and black pepper to taste.
  10. 10Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Ingredient Alternatives

honey

Healthier: agave syrup

Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

sesame oil

Healthier: olive oil

Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat profile.

cornstarch

Healthier: arrowroot powder

Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener.

tofu

Healthier: tempeh

Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers more protein.

Techniques

pressingstir-frying

Equipment

skilletmixing bowlspatulaknifecutting board
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธMediumsoysesame

Also Known As

Sesame TofuSweet Sesame Tofu

Ingredients

  • โ—1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, pressed and drained
  • โ—2 cups sushi rice
  • โ—2 1/2 cups water
  • โ—1/4 cup soy sauce
  • โ—1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • โ—2 tbsp sugar
  • โ—1 tbsp sesame oil
  • โ—1/2 tsp salt
  • โ—1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • โ—1 sheet nori, cut into strips
  • โ—1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
  2. 2Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions, using 2 1/2 cups of water.
  3. 3While the rice is cooking, prepare the tofu. Cut the pressed tofu into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  4. 4In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and salt to create a marinade.
  5. 5Place the tofu slices in the marinade and let them soak for at least 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. 6Once the rice is cooked, spread it evenly in a greased baking dish.
  7. 7Layer the marinated tofu slices on top of the rice, then sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
  8. 8Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  9. 9Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to crisp the top.
  10. 10Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing into squares and serving.

Equipment

baking dishpot for ricemixing bowlknifecutting board

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