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Crispy Garlic Sesame Tofu

Crispy Garlic Sesame Tofu

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. Step by step guide to get the perfect crispy coating using cornflour & good kitchen equipment.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 people

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

Tips for crispy tofu
  • 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.