Baked Sesame Ginger Tofu
This baked sesame and ginger tofu recipe is so tasty and simple to make. Crispy baked tofu is coated in a nutty, zesty sauce. Serve over rice or quinoa and sprinkle with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
For The Crispy Baked Tofu
- 14 ounces tofu extra firm
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For The Sesame Ginger Sauce
- 1 tablespoon tamari or gluten free soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1½ tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ginger finely grated
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Wrap the block of tofu in a clean tea towel, and put it on a plate. Put something heavy on top such as a cast iron pan. Weigh it down further with a few tin cans, and leave it for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicon mat.
- Cut tofu into cubes and transfer to a bowl. Add one tablespoon of olive oil and one tablespoon of cornstarch. Turn the tofu over with a spoon to make sure it's evenly coated in oil and cornstarch.
- Spread the tofu out evenly on the baking tray and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Combine the tamari, maple syrup, sesame oil, Dijon mustard and ginger in a small bowl. In a small cup, combine the water and cornstarch to form a slurry.
- Pour the sesame and ginger sauce into a small non-stick pan. Add the cornstarch slurry and simmer over low heat for 2 minutes. Add the crispy tofu, and simmer for a further two minutes, or until everything is heated through. If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons more water and allow to simmer until the sauce thickens.
Notes
- Make it gluten free: To make this recipe gluten free, use tamari sauce instead of soy sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 21gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 282mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 184mgIron: 5mg
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