Sesame Tofu Recipe

Name: Sesame Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup teriyaki sauce; ¼ cup honey; ½ cup water; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 (14 -16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained, pressed, and diced into 16 pieces; ½ cup flour; 1 teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ½ cup onion, diced; ½ cup green bell pepper, diced; 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

¼ cup teriyaki sauce
¼ cup honey
½ cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (14 -16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained, pressed, and diced into 16 pieces
½ cup flour
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup onion, diced
½ cup green bell pepper, diced
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

1
Combine teriyaki, honey, water, and cornstarch in a bowl and set aside.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep frying pan over medium high heat.
3
Combine flour, black pepper, five spice powder, and red pepper flakes in a plastic bag.
4
Add tofu and shake until well coated.
5
Shake off excess flour and place tofu in heated pan.
6
Fry on at least two sides until golden and crispy, about 4 minutes on each side.
7
Remove tofu from pan and if needed add extra oil.
8
Saute peppers and onions for 3 minutes.
9
Add tofu back to pan.
10
Pour teriyaki mixture over all, bringing to a hard boil.
11
Reduce to a simmer, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
12
Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
13
Serve over rice.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup teriyaki sauce, ¼ cup honey, ½ cup water, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Sesame 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.

Sesame Tofu

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