Name: Crispy and Easy Tahini Tofu |Oven baked, no marinating
Ingredients: 1 block of tofu; 2 tbsp cornstarch/ plain flour; 1 tsp smoked paprika; Salt and pepper (to taste); 2 tbsp tahini; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp fresh ginger; 1 tsp siracha/hot sauce; 1 tsp maple syrup/other liquid sweetener; Salt and pepper; 2 tbsp water to thin

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This crispy tahini tofu has been my go-to meal lately. It’s so easy to make and it is so tasty. This is a perfect way to try tofu if you’re not sure how to cook it and it’s a twist of the classic tofu condiments out there. If you love tahini you will love this!

I love tofu but I always have it with the same sauce. Adding tahini turns out it’s a wonderful idea. I love anything tahini so I could be biased, but the tahini taste itself it’s not so obvious when mixed with the rest of the ingredients. Nonetheless, it’s so delicious!

In this recipe the tofu is baked in the oven and no oil is used. It can be cooked in the pan as well.

I had it as part of a buddha bowl with lots of veggies and rice but the tofu was the star of the show. You can serve it with your favourite side dishes, on top of noodles, with white rice etc

More tofu recipes you might like

Scrambled tofu
Tofu quiche

What is tahini?

Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds and it’s a staple in many cuisines, especially in the Middle East. You might be familiar with how it’s used for hummus and baba ganoush but it’s a very versatile ingredient and I find it perfect for dressings.

The texture is similar to any nut butter but the taste is stronger, nuttier and more savoury. On its own, it can be a bit bitter. It has many health benefits and nutrients. It is relatively low in calories but high in fiber, protein, and an assortment of important vitamins and minerals.

This tahini tofu is

Crispy
Flavourful
Vegan
Oil-free
Can be gluten-free

For this Crispy and Easy Tahini Tofu you will need:

Tofu
Cornstarch or flour
Smoked paprika
Salt and pepper
Tahini
Soy sauce
Fresh ginger
Siracha
Maple syrup
Sesame seeds for topping

Step by step instructions

1.First remove excess water from the tofu, Either use a tofu press or wrap it in kitchen towels and place something heavy on top of it. Leave it for around 15 minutes. When done cut in into cubes.

2.Mix cornstarch, paprika, salt and pepper then coat the tofu in it.

3.Place on a baking tray with baking paper and cook at 200C for 15 minutes.

Make the sauce by combining tahini, soy sauce, ginger, siracha, maple syrup and water

Take the tofu out of the oven and coat it in the sauce, keeping some for later. Put back in the oven for 5/10 minutes. Serve and top with more of the sauce and sesame seeds.

It can also be cooked in a pan with some oil (I personally prefer the oven)

Substitutes

Cornstarch, you can use potato starch, arrowroot, but also regular flour
Soy sauce, can be substituted for tamari for a gluten-free dish
Smoked paprika, you can use regular paprika or omit it completely
Siracha, substitute with another hot sauce
Maple syrup can be substituted with another liquid sweetener i.e. agave syrup, honey if not vegan,