Mark Esler

Crispy Sesame Tofu

Ingredients

• Extra Firm Tofu, 14 oz
• Corn Starch, 1/4 cup
• Canola Oil, enough for frying
• Sesame Seeds, 1/2 cup toasted
• Tamari Sauce, 3 tbsp
• Ginger, 3 tbsp minced
• Sesame Oil, 2 tbsp
• Rice Wine Vinegar, 2 tbsp
• Garlic, 2 cloves minced crushed
• Red Chili Pepper Flakes, 2 tsp

Steps

1. Press tofu (~20 minutes).
2. Combine all other ingredients, except cornstarch. Bring this sauce to simmer while tofu presses.
3. Dry tofu with paper towel and dust with cornstarch.
4. Heat 1" oil in deep frying pan until oil.
5. Fry tofu until golden brown.
6. In a bowl with 2/3 cup of sauce, stir tofu.

Notes:

• Can be served over rice with vegetables and remaining sauce.