Crispy Garlic Sesame Tofu Easy Vegan Recipe
Crispy Garlic Sesame Tofu Easy Vegan Recipe. This recipe will show you how to make the crispiest tofu using sesame oil, garlic, tamari and chilli. This is a step-by-step guide to get the perfect crispy coating using cornflour and non-stick pans. There are a few tips below that delve into the perfect way to get a crunchy coating.
What’s in this easy vegan recipe?
Garlic- Plain tofu needs flavour adding, so by coating in two minced cloves of garlic.
Sesame oil- This oil works well at a higher heat which is needed for frying the tofu. It gives a brilliant flavour in the sauce and perfect for adding to the tofu.
Chilli flakes- Adding a little heat to this recipe also works well with the plain tofu, this one has chilli flakes rather than fresh chilli.
Tamari- is just a gluten free soy sauce but it’s got a richer more intense flavour (in my opinion which is better). It’s full of umami and can be found in most supermarkets. If you can’t get your hands on tamari just use soy sauce.
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Crispy Tofu Tips:
- If you have a tofu press (Tofuture is a brilliant one) feel free to press the tofu in the morning to cook in the evening.
- Using a non-stick pan is so important to get a crispy coating on the tofu. If you don’t have one, you will need to use a little more oil to stop the tofu sticking to the base of the pan.
Crispy Garlic Sesame Tofu
Ingredients
- 400 g Firm tofu
- 3 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 spring onions one for the dressing, one to garnish
- 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp tamari
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 head of broccoli
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp chilli crisp oile optional ingredient
Instructions
- Start by draining the tofu, wrap in kitchen roll or a tea towel and squeeze to get excess water out *see notes if you want even crispier tofu*
- Slice the tofu into bite size cubes then toss in a large bowl with the cornflour until each side is coated
- Finely chop the garlic, 1 spring onion then add to a bowl with the tamari and chilli flakes
- Chop the head of broccoli, pop in a glass bowl with a splash of water and add to the microwave for around 3 minutes (or just steam on a stove top for a few minutes)
- Add the sesame oil to a non stick pan, place on a high heat until it starts to bubble then pour into the mixing bowl with the garlic and onion
- There should be some sesame oil left over in the non stick pan (if not add just a drizzle more) then add the coated tofu into the hot pan and continue to fry on a medium - high heat until each side starts to turn golden
- Once the tofu has fried on each side pour in the sesame and garlic mix then toss together, after a minute or two add in the steamed broccoli to cook for the final few minutes
- Serve up with sesame seeds, the other spring onion finely chopped and a spoonful of chilli crisp oil and enjoy
Notes
- If you have a tofu press (Tofuture is a brilliant one) feel free to press the tofu in the morning to cook in the evening.
- Using a non-stick pan is so important to get a crispy coating on the tofu. If you don't have one, you will need to use a little more oil to stop the tofu sticking to the base of the pan.
If you like this recipe why not try my Tofu and Asparagus Stir Fry
