Honey Sesame Tofu is a healthy and low-fat tofu that is a yummy side dish and I have made it twice already. It is an amazingly fast way to cook the tofu especially if you have the marinated tofu in the fridge.
Honey Sesame Tofu
Like I said yesterday in Blogging Marathon this week I am highlighting Pick one Protein Rich Ingredient and my star of the event is "Tofu" also known as bean curd.
I made this for the first time from here and I did not read the intro and hence did not know about having to drain the tofu. It was the second time I followed the instructions but I marinated the tofu as I liked the taste when they were marinated. You may avoid it but to my Indian palate, it was necessary.
Hubby love these tofu and has asked me to add it to my Bok Choy stir fry.
Let us then zoom in directly to the recipe I followed.
Honey Sesame Tofu
Honey Sesame Tofu
Ingredients:
- 100 grams tofu, firm
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon soya sauce+ 1tbsp
- 2 teaspoon red chilli sauce (I used sriracha)
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 1 tablespoon honey + 3 tbsp
- ½ salt
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoon oil
- 2 teaspoon corn flour
- 3tbsp water
- 2 TBS sesame seeds
Method:
- Drain the tofu and add some weight on it say for another 20 minutes.
- Cut the tofu into cubes set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the garlic, ginger, 1 tablespoon soya sauce, 1 teaspoon red chilli sauce, chilli flakes, 1 tablespoon honey and salt.
- Add the tofu cubes to the sauce. Gently mix well.
- Cover and marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
- Grease a non-stick tava/skillet and arrange the tofu pieces on it.
- Cook until the pieces turn brown, flip and cook for on the rest of the sides.
- Use more oil if the pieces stick.
- In the marinade, add the rest of the soya sauce, honey and vinegar add the cornflour and 3 tablespoon water. Whisk to mix well.
- In the same non-stick pan over medium heat, add the marinade.
- Add the tofu and stir well to coat the tofu.
- Let the sauce boil on high heat then reduce heat to a low.
- The sauce will thicken immediately sprinkle sesame seeds serve immediately.
Honey Sesame Tofu
Honey Sesame Tofu
Ingredients
- 100 grams tofu firm
- 3 Garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon soya sauce+ 1tbsp
- 2 teaspoon red chilli sauce I used sriracha
- 1 teaspoon Chilli flakes
- 1 tablespoon honey + 3 tbsp
- ½ Salt
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoon Oil
- 2 teaspoon Corn flour
- 3 tablespoon Water
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Drain the tofu and add some weight on it say for another 20 minutes.
- Cut the tofu into cubes set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the garlic, ginger, 1 tablespoon soya sauce, 1 teaspoon red chilli sauce, chilli flakes, 1 tablespoon honey and salt.
- Add the tofu cubes to the sauce. Gently mix well.
- Cover and marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
- Grease a non-stick tava/skillet and arrange the tofu pieces on it.
- Cook until the pieces turn brown, flip and cook for on the rest of the sides.
- Use more oil if the pieces stick.
- In the marinade, add the rest of the soya sauce, honey and vinegar add the cornflour and 3 tablespoon water. Whisk to mix well.
- In the same non-stick pan over medium heat, add the marinade.
- Add the tofu and stir well to coat the tofu.
- Let the sauce boil on high heat then reduce heat to a low.
- The sauce will thicken immediately sprinkle sesame seeds serve immediately.
Farah says
Looks so tempting with those sesame seeds stuck to it.... and i agree... our indian palate needs tofu to b marinated! Lol. Or else too bland
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Gayathri Kumar says
You are tempting me too much with the tofu recipes Archana. This version of honey sesame tofu looks fantastic..
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Gayatri. You are sweet.
Usha says
I never made tofu from scratch. Since it available almost all the stores never needed to. It is good to know it is prepared almost similar to paneer. Honey sesame tofu looks yummy.
ArchanaPotdar says
You will also get a variety of flavours Usha! Why sweat more?
Varada says
I love the golden brown glaze you got on the tofu. Very flavorful sauce too.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Varada
Priya Suresh says
How delicious and prefect those honey sesame tofu. I can have them just like that as snacks or starters. Yummyilicious.
ArchanaPotdar says
True they were eaten as a snack, Priya. Thankfully I had pics.
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says
What an amazing starter this would be... yum!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Srivalli says
I have read so much about this honey sesame combination that I have always wanted to make. Your bowl looks very good Arch.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you Valli.
Sandhiya ThirumalaiKumar says
Hot and sweet tofu looks so delicious. Adding whole sesame seed provides nice crunchy to the soft tofu. Looks so good, Archana.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Sandhiya.
Mayuri Patel says
Archana, you now have got me craving for tofu! I really want to try out this recipe. I love tofu and we don't get it in Mombasa!
ArchanaPotdar says
Come over and we will enjoy to our heart's content.
harini says
I have been eyeing this honey sesame version. I shall definitely make it soon.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Sowmya says
Tofu with honey and sesame looks awesome. I have not tried too many recipes with tofu but you are so tempting me!
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 That is the idea Sowmya to tempt you. ;D
Vaishali Sabnani says
This is a real delicious way to serve tofu, Though I am not a great fan of tofu but a well made tofu surely invites you.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Vaishali.
Renu says
Aah...such a beauty....as said in my earlier post....now I am bringing tofu and trying this....beautiful pics and a healthy dish
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Renu.
Pavani says
Oh my, your honey sesame tofu looks so inviting and so delicious. I wish I can reach through the monitor and taste one. Yummy yummy!!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you, Pavani!
sapana says
I love this classic honey sesame tofu and can have it anytime with some rice.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you Sapana.
Chef Mireille says
love the flavors but I would use chicken instead of tofu
Chef Mireille says
love the flavors but I'd use chicken instead
ArchanaPotdar says
You can Mir! ;D
Mayuri Patel says
Whenever I get tofu, I want to cook it in Chinese style as it tastes so good. And with sesame seeds it gives that extra crunch. A mouth watering honey sesame tofu recipe and rich in protein.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks.
Seema Sriram says
The tofu comes out so crispy and the coating with sesame seeds tastes so good.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Jayashree T.Rao says
Looks delicious, it makes a good snack anytime. Need to check your recipe to make tofu from scratch.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.