Description
Garlic sesame tofu is your go-to dish for a quick, flavorful, and satisfying dinner. This vegan and gluten-free recipe features crispy baked tofu tossed in a savory garlic-sesame sauce that elevates your meal to new heights. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish can be enjoyed over rice, paired with steamed vegetables, or served as an appetizer. With simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry, making garlic sesame tofu is not only easy but also incredibly delicious. Dive into this irresistible recipe and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors that will please everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (16 oz) extra firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon low sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon oil (avocado or other)
- 1/3 cup low sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 4 tablespoons water (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drain and press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Cut it into 1-inch cubes and toss with tamari or soy sauce.
- Coat the tofu with corn starch and gluten-free breadcrumbs until evenly covered.
- Spread the coated tofu on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- In the last ten minutes of baking, sauté minced garlic in oil over medium heat until lightly browned.
- Add remaining soy sauce, honey/maple syrup, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil to the pan.
- Whisk together corn starch and water in a bowl; add to the pan and heat until bubbling and thickened.
- Toss baked tofu in the sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg