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Sesame tofu recipe in a bowl, alongside the Lee Kum Kee sauces used in the dish

Sesame Tofu Recipe

  • Difficulty Level: 2
  • Serves Serves: 4
  • Preparation

    10mins

  • Cooking

    15mins

Recipe Video Vegetarian Chinese Food Vegetable Tofu Appetizer Dinner Lunch Less Than 30 mins

If you think meals have to include meat to be satisfying, this sesame tofu recipe will have you thinking again. Delicious vegetarian main dishes are common in Asian cooking, where the rich flavors of sauces and seasonings do the heavy lifting to complement meat-free ingredients like tofu.  

 

The key to this dish is definitely the sauce mix, a rich blend of sweet and spicy flavors from Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Chili Sauce coupled with umami flavors pack a balanced kick. This bowl serves up such hearty richness, that you won’t miss the meat at all! 

 

Why We Love It

We love dishes that are timesavers, and the multitasking prep of this sesame tofu recipe makes it come together so quickly. Just set the tofu aside to soak up the Lee Kum Kee Cooking Soy Sauce while you put together the sauce mix.

 

This sesame bean curd recipe works as a filling lunch or light dinner on its own. It’s also easy to pair with a quick salad or sauteed vegetables for a full, healthy meal.

What You Will Need

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. firm tofu, pressed
  • 3-6 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 1 tsp. sesame seeds, for garnish

Marinade

  • 1 Tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Panda Brand Cooking Soy Sauce

Sauce Mix

  • --- For the sauce ---
  • ¼ cup Lee Kum Kee Panda Brand Cooking Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Pure Sesame Oil
  • 1 Tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Minced Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Chili Sauce
  • --- For the slurry ---
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch

Made with
Lee Kum Kee products

Panda Cooking Soy Sauce 51oz 150ml 6375inMainstream

Soy Sauces

Panda Brand Cooking Soy Sauce
Pure Sesame Oil 15 fl oz (445 ml)

Sesame Oils

Pure Sesame Oil
Garlic

Other Specialty Sauces

Minced Garlic
Bottle of Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Chili Sauce, a bold and spicy sauce ideal for adding heat to your favorite dishes

Sriracha Sauces, Chili Sauces

Sriracha Chili Sauce (Gluten Free & Non-GMO)

How to make it

  1. Cube the tofu and place it in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of Lee Kum Kee Panda Brand Cooking Soy Sauce, stir, and let it rest for at least 5 minutes.
  2. While the sesame tofu marinates for the recipe, add all the sauce mix ingredients to a bowl and mix until well combined. In a separate small bowl, whisk 2 Tbsp. water and 1 Tbsp. cornstarch to create a slurry, and then mix them into the sauce bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  3. Drain the tofu and transfer ⅓ of the tofu cubes into a freezer bag with 1 or 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and toss to coat. Repeat this step with the remaining tofu and cornstarch. Add more cornstarch if needed.
  4. Once the tofu cubes are fully coated with the cornstarch, heat the oil in a large skillet and add the tofu cubes.
  5. Cook the tofu cubes over medium-high heat until all sides are golden brown. Then pour the sauce into the skillet and cook until it thickens. To serve, garnish this sesame tofu recipe with the sesame seeds. Enjoy!

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