Description
Sesame-Crusted Tofu Triangles are a crispy, golden-brown delight that combines nutty sesame flavors with a satisfying crunch. Perfect as an appetizer or a main dish, these tofu triangles are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. With a simple dipping sauce to elevate the taste, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz firm or extra-firm tofu
- 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp sesame oil (for frying)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (for dipping sauce)
- 1 tsp chili paste (for dipping sauce)
Instructions
- Press the tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into 1-inch thick triangles.
- Coat each triangle in cornstarch until fully covered.
- Mix soy sauce and garlic powder in a bowl, dip each triangle into the mixture, then roll in sesame seeds.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the triangles for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the dipping sauce, mix rice vinegar and chili paste in a small bowl. Serve warm with tofu triangles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 triangles (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg