How long does Easy Sesame Tofu take?

37 minutes from start to finish. That is 12 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Easy Sesame Tofu serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Easy Sesame Tofu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Easy Sesame Tofu spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Easy Sesame Tofu?

500 grams Tofu, 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds, ¼ cup Tomato Sauce, ½ cup Onion, ½ cup Green Capsicum, ¼ cup Spring Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Easy Sesame Tofu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Easy Sesame Tofu?

About 556 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Easy Sesame Tofu

Name: Easy Sesame Tofu
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 500 grams Tofu, Cubes; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 tbsp Maida; 2 tbsp Corn Flour; ½ cup Water; 1 tbsp Groundnut oil; 1 tbsp Honey; 2 tbsp Soy Sauce; ¼ cup Tomato Sauce; 2 tsp Red Chilli Flakes; For Deep Frying Oil; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Garlic, Slices; ½ cup Onion, Diced; ½ cup Green Capsicum, Diced; ¼ cup Spring Onion, Batons; 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds, Roasted

37 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 12 min · Cook 25 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Easy sesame tofu: fried tofu tossed with garlic, onion and capsicum in a honey, soy and chilli flake sauce, with sesame. Mild, serves 3, 37 minutes, video.

High protein

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

18 items

3 people

Tofu, Cubes500 grams
Salt½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Maida2 tbsp
Corn Flour2 tbsp
Water½ cup
Groundnut oil1 tbsp
Honey1 tbsp
Soy Sauce2 tbsp
Tomato Sauce¼ cup
Red Chilli Flakes2 tsp
OilFor Deep Frying
Oil2 tbsp
Garlic, Slices1 tbsp
Onion, Diced½ cup
Green Capsicum, Diced½ cup
Spring Onion, Batons¼ cup
White Sesame Seeds, Roasted1 tbsp

Contains: groundnut, wheat, soya, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	556kcal	1668kcal
Protein	32g	97g
Carbohydrate	30g	89g
Fat	37g	112g
Fibre	6.4g	19g
Sugar	10g	31g

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Method

1
Marinate the Tofu with salt, pepper, ginger garlic paste, maida and cornflour.
TofuSaltBlack Pepper PowderMaidaCorn FlourWater
2
In a separate bowl, mix the ingredients required for the sauce and keep it aside.
Groundnut oilHoneySoy SauceTomato SauceRed Chilli Flakes
3
Heat oil in a kadai, deep fry the marinated tofu to a golden brown colour. Keep it aside
Oil
4
Heat another pan, add oil, add chopped garlic, diced onions, diced capsicum and saute for a few seconds.
OilGarlicOnionGreen Capsicum
5
Add the sauce, simmer it till it starts bubbling.
6
Add the fried tofu and spring onion batons. Toss well till the tofu is coated evenly with the sauce. Garnish it with toasted sesame seeds and chopped spring onions. Serve it hot.
Spring OnionWhite Sesame Seeds

Before you start

How long does Easy Sesame Tofu take?: 37 minutes from start to finish. That is 12 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Easy Sesame Tofu serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Easy Sesame Tofu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Easy Sesame Tofu spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Easy Sesame Tofu?: 500 grams Tofu, 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds, ¼ cup Tomato Sauce, ½ cup Onion, ½ cup Green Capsicum, ¼ cup Spring Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Easy Sesame Tofu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Easy Sesame Tofu?: About 556 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.