Korean Sesame-Crusted Tofu Recipe

Name: Korean Sesame-Crusted Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 16-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained; 2 Tbs. sesame seeds; 4 tsp. toasted sesame oil, divided; 1 lb. bok choy, coarsely chopped (4 cups); 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced (1 cup); 1 15-oz. can baby corn, rinsed and drained; 8 green onions, thinly sliced ( 1/2 cup); 6 cloves garlic, minced (2 Tbs.); 2 birds eye chiles or other small chile peppers, seeded and minced; 2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce

Servings: persons

1 16-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained
2 Tbs. sesame seeds
4 tsp. toasted sesame oil, divided
1 lb. bok choy, coarsely chopped (4 cups)
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced (1 cup)
1 15-oz. can baby corn, rinsed and drained
8 green onions, thinly sliced ( 1/2 cup)
6 cloves garlic, minced (2 Tbs.)
2 birds eye chiles or other small chile peppers, seeded and minced
2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce

1
Place tofu between two cutting boards, tip boards over sink edge; drain 10 minutes.
2
Cut tofu into bite-size cubes.
3
Coat tofu with sesame seeds in small bowl.
4
Heat 2 tsp.
5
oil in wok or large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
6
Add tofu, and saute 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
7
Remove tofu to plate.
8
Heat remaining 2 tsp.
9
oil in wok over high heat.
10
Add bok choy and bell pepper; stir-fry 4 minutes.
11
Stir in corn, green onions, garlic, and chiles; stir-fry 2 minutes more.
12
Stir in soy sauce, then fold in tofu.

487

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 16-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained, 2 Tbs. sesame seeds, 4 tsp. toasted sesame oil, divided, 1 lb. bok choy, coarsely chopped (4 cups), and more.

Yes, Korean Sesame-Crusted Tofu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Korean Sesame-Crusted Tofu

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