Sesame Ginger Tofu

This delicious sesame ginger tofu bursts with garlicky and gingery flavor, we cannot get enough of it! It pairs a yummy sticky sauce with crispy tofu, and you will need only a few basic ingredients to make it. Plus, it can be done in under 30 min, making it such a perfect speedy weeknight dinner recipe.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: dinner

Cuisine: asian-inspired

Keyword: Asian tofu, easy dinner, sticky tofu, vegan dinner

Servings: servings

Calories: 140kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Large cooking pan
Mixing bowl
Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

16 oz extra firm tofu
1 tbsp cornstarch
olive oil as needed, to cook the tofu
sesame seeds optional, to garnish

For the sauce

2 tbsp soy sauce use low-sodium if possible
2 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 garlic cloves crushed
1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

In a medium bowl, add all the sauce ingredients (soy sauce, maple syrup or sugar, water, ginger, sesame oil, garlic and cornstarch), then whisk until combined. Set aside.
Remove as much water as you can from the block of tofu: you can do a tofu press or wrap the tofu with a clean towel and place something heavy until ready to use.
Cube the block of tofu. Warm up a large pan with a little oil, then cook the tofu on medium-high heat until golden brown on each sides. Once the tofu is done, turn the heat to low, then pour the sauce over. Stir to cover the tofu with the sauce and let it gently simmer for a few minutes or until the sauce is thicker. Remove from the heat.
Serve over rice with a side of vegetables and sprinkle some sesame seeds over. Enjoy!

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Notes

Tofu press: for better results, take an extra 20 minutes to remove the water from your block of tofu. You can use a proper tofu press, or do like me: wrap the tofu with a clean towel and place something heavy over it until ready to use.
Crispy tofu: don't skip tossing the cubes of tofu in cornstarch, it helps dry its surface so it can crisp better!
Sauce texture: do not cook the tofu for too long once the sauce is in the pan. It should take only 2-3 minutes to reach a thick and sticky consistency.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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