Sticky Sesame Tofu

Prep Time: 5Mins

Cook Time: 35 Mins

Total Time: 40 Mins

Serves: 2-3

Crisp tofu is tossed in a sticky sesame sauce which lets a 5-spice mixture cling to its surface. This recipe is adapted from a recipe by Hannah Che, but instead of deep frying the tofu we will get it crispy by baking it.

Ingredients

Sauce:

2 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce (vegetarian or normal)

1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine

1 teaspoon sugar

Spice Mixture:

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon five-spice powder

¼ teaspoon ground red chilli or cayenne pepper (optional)

Tofu

400g block of firm tofu, cut into 2cm cubes

1 tablespoon neutral oil

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon neutral oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, garnish

Directions

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1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). On a lined baking tray, toss the tofu with oil, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Bake for 25-30 minutes, mixing halfway.

2. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. In another small bowl, combine the spice mixture.

3. Bring a saucepan to medium heat add a teaspoon of neutral oil and add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the sauce mixture as it begins to sizzle add the tofu and spice mixture and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of cilantro for garnish.

• Storing Tips

  Leftovers keep for 3 days in the refrigerator.

• Nutrition

  Per 1 serving (4 total):

  Calories: 510

  Carbohydrates: 26g

  Protein: 23g

  Fat: 34g

  Saturated Fat: 6g

  Fiber: 2g

  Sugar: 5g