Crispy and Sticky Baked Sesame Tofu Recipe
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour, 10 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups white rice
  • 2 (16-ounce) blocks super-firm tofu
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
  • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon cornstarch, divided
  • ¼ cup black soy sauce
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
  • ¼ cup mixed white and black sesame seeds
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425 F.
  2. Fill a large pot with water, add the salt, and bring to a boil.
  3. Add the rice, stir, and bring back to a simmer.
  4. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  5. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
  6. While the rice cooks, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Pat the tofu dry, place on a cutting board, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  8. Transfer the tofu to a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 2 tablespoons sesame oil.
  9. Sprinkle ¼ cup cornstarch over the tofu cubes and toss to evenly coat.
  10. Spread the tofu in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  11. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, stirring occasionally.
  12. Remove tofu from oven and set aside.
  13. While the tofu bakes, mix the remaining soy sauce, remaining sesame oil, black soy, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  14. Combine the remaining cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl until smooth.
  15. Heat a wok or large saute pan over high heat. Add the avocado oil and heat until shimmering.
  16. Add the scallions and stir fry for 1 minute.
  17. Add the sauce and cornstarch mixtures, stirring constantly until thick and bubbly.
  18. Add the tofu and stir until completely coated and the sauce has become thick and sticky.
  19. Sprinkle in half of the sesame seeds.
  20. Serve the crispy and sticky baked sesame tofu over the rice and garnish with the remaining sesame seeds.