Chinese•quick
Sesame Crispy Tofu
a quick side dish - fried crispy sesame tofu
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 box regular firm tofu ( , cut into 4*4 cm squares, about 1.5cm thick)
- oil for pan-frying
- 1 green onion ( , finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp. white sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp. black sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- pinch of salt to taste ( , I use around 1 tsp.)
- 1/4 tsp. Chinese five spice powder
- 1 tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 tbsp. stock or pure water
- 1 tbsp. light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped green onion
- 1 fresh Thai pepper ( , chopped)
- 2-3 coriander ( , chopped)
- 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Mix all the ingredients for coating together in a plate. Then place the tofu squares in and coat well with the sesame mixture.
- 2
Add around 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a non-stick pan, place the tofu squares in and fry over medium to slow fire until one side becomes hard and then turn over the fry the other side.
- 3
When both sides are well browned, you can stand the square and fry the edges slightly.
- 4
Transfer out and serve with dipping sauce and chopped green onions.