Pan Fried Tofu Recipe With Sesame Seeds
Craving a healthy yet irresistible snack? Try this pan fried tofu recipe with sesame seeds. Perfect as a snack, appetiser, in wraps or salads. It is a vegan and nut free dish.
Servings: 2 portions
Calories: 333kcal
Equipment
- 2 bowls
- 1 Skillet/Steel Pan
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 200 gms Extra Firm Tofu
- ¼ Cup Rice Flour
- Salt as required
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 3 Tablespoons Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Chilli Sauce/Sriracha/Hot Sauce adjust to suit your taste
- 2 Teaspoons Soy Sauce
- 1 Teaspoon Vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Drain tofu from packaging and pat dry with a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture. Cut into bite size cubes.200 gms Extra Firm Tofu
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, chilli sauce/hot sauce and set it aside.2 Tablespoons Chilli Sauce/Sriracha/Hot Sauce, 2 Teaspoons Soy Sauce, 1 Teaspoon Vinegar
- In another bowl or plate, combine rice flour, salt and paprika.¼ Cup Rice Flour, Salt, 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- Toss tofu cubes in flour mixture and make sure each cube is well coated on all sides.
- Heat oil over medium heat.3 Tablespoons Oil
- Place flour coated tofu pieces on a pan in a single layer with a little spacing between them.
- Fry for 3-5 minutes, toss and cook another 3-4 minutes other side until crispy and golden brown.
- Reduce the heat slightly and gently pour chilli soy sauce mixture over fried tofu.
- Toss tofu until tofu pieces are well coated with sauce. Cook for a couple of minutes until the tofu is heated through.
- Switch the heat off, sprinkle sesame seeds and mix well with a spoon.1 Teaspoon Sesame Seeds
- Serve delicious pan fried tofu on its own or with a main meal.
Notes
Tofu: Use extra firm tofu as it holds its shape better.
Extra Moisture: Make sure to pat dry with kitchen towels to remove as much moisture as possible.
Size: Cut tofu into equal-sized pieces for even cooking.
Sesame Seeds: Add them at the end after you switch the heat off, as sesame seeds can burn quickly if they are in the pan too long.
Overcrowd Pan: Fry tofu in batches if necessary and make sure there's some space between tofu pieces to allow for proper frying and easier tossing.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 752mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
