Sesame Crusted Baked Tofu

My love affair with tofu continues. Here I baked; rather then fried, my tofu to concentrate the flavour, baking the tofu also makes it chewier and firmer, the sesame coating adds crunch and more texture.

A lemon, soy sauce and sesame marinade make this tofu perfect with a summer salad. Leftovers are also great cold in a packed lunch.

Sesame Crusted Baked Tofu (serves 2)

1 block tofu

Marinade
Juice one lemon
Same quantity of soy sauce
1 tbs sesame oil

2tbs sesame seeds

Salad to serve

Press the tofu for about 20mins by wrapping it in a clean tea towel under a chopping board with a couple of cans of beans on top (I use my fruit bowl), you will be amazed at how much water comes out. Slice the tofu into thinish slices (about 1cm) and then cut each slice diagonally to get 2 triangles.

Place in a container and pour the marinade over, leave for at least 20 mins, turning over half way through if the marinade does not completely cover the tofu.

When marinated roll each piece of tofu in the sesame seeds and place onto a greased baking tray (I use a silicone mat on a tray which does not need greasing). Bake for 20 to 30 mins at GM5/375F/190C until the edges are browned turning half way through cooking.

Serve on a bed of salad – I used baby spinach leaves with baby plum tomatoes and pepperdew peppers and garnished with chives, from my window box, and tahini dressing.

Next time I make this I am going to add some chilli to the marinade.

Other Tofu Recipes
Asparagus with Fried Tofu and Charred Caper Dressing
Crispy Chilli Soy Tofu
How to make home made tofu
Spinach Tofu

kathryn

August 1, 2008 at 10:13 pm · Reply

Lovely salad Hippolyra and exactly the sort of thing I can imagine eating. While we have tofu several times a week, I’ve never thought of baking it. Which is shocking! Do like the sesame coating. I do a similar thing when I cook tofu on the barbecue. Will be trying this out soon.

Johanna

August 3, 2008 at 2:31 am · Reply

I love roasting tofu with other vegies such as beetroot and pumpkin – but haven’t done it for a while – must do it soon – and haven’t done it with sesame seeds – great idea!

Tessa

August 4, 2008 at 8:38 am · Reply

Hippolyra – you are right, this is exactly the type of tofu dish I love! Will definitely be cooking this one at home as I am on a one woman mission to convert my partner to loving tofu!

Hippolyra

August 4, 2008 at 9:27 am · Reply

Kathryn – I imagine that BBQed it will be even better, lovely and smokey. I did try it with toasted squash seeds but they all fell off.

Johanna – I am making this again tonight and roasting BNS with it – thanks for the idea.

Tessa – I knew you would like this one. Good luck with the conversion, my boy is slowly learning to love tofu. Try my crispy chilli soy tofu – its a good “starter” tofu dish.

August 10, 2008 at 10:25 pm · Reply

Well I made your sesame baked tofu over the weekend and it’s brilliant. Went on a bush walk with two friends and we took a picnic. Made a big salad and then tossed through edamame beans and your tofu. Dressed it with the remainders of the marinade. And it was delicious – tasty and crunchy

Even the non-tofu lovers enjoyed it.

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August 11, 2008 at 2:21 pm · Reply

Great idea!!!!!!

Lizzie

August 11, 2008 at 3:43 pm · Reply

I also love tofu, but have never used it in a recipe that wasn’t Oriental. This looks very tasty.

August 11, 2008 at 6:13 pm · Reply

I am so glad that you enjoyed it Kathryn – many thanks for the feedback!

Lizzie – Hi thanks for stopping by. I love all your tofu recipes, I will happily join your for Tofu tuesdays. Can I get you to make your own tofu from soy beans?

Sophie

September 24, 2008 at 3:06 pm · Reply

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