Sticky Sesame Tofu

Name: Sticky Sesame Tofu
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 red pepper, sliced; 1 tbsp plain flour; Rice; 1 block firm tofu; 2 tbsp water; 1 onion, sliced; 1 tbsp sesame oil; Steamed broccoli; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; Extra sesame seeds; 2 tbsp plain flour / cornflour; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, crushed; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp hot sauce; 1 tbsp sesame seeds

this sticky sesame garlic tofu is crispy, packed with flavour and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

Cook: 15 min

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proof that soy-based meals can be easy, delicious and anything but boring. this sticky sesame garlic tofu is crispy, packed with flavour and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

tofu

sauce

slurry

to serve

Directions

1
Add the cubed tofu to a bowl and drizzle with the sesame oil, flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper, then toss until the tofu is evenly coated. Air fry at 200°C for 15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crispy and golden.
2
While the tofu cooks, add the pepper, onion, garlic and ginger to a hot pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
3
Stir in the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, hot sauce and sesame seeds.
4
In a small bowl, mix the flour and water to make a slurry. Pour it into the pan and stir until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
5
Add the crispy tofu to the pan and toss until every piece is coated in the sticky sauce.
6
Serve with rice and steamed broccoli. Finish with an extra sprinkle of sesame seeds and enjoy!

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