This Tahini and sesame seed crusted Tofu entstand through my love for this seed butter. It’s so easy, comes together in no time and is a delicious component for buddah bowls, in sushi or even on toast!
I could write a praise speech on Tahini, that’s how much I love it. The first time I ever tried it I have to admit that I didn’t know why people would go crazy for it. I thought it tasted bitter and bland. Until I found out that I just didn’t buy a tasty brand. So I tried several, found my favourite and the beginning of a love story is marked…well sort of, we don’t want things to become too exaggerated.
However, I am now a huge Tahini fan and eat it pretty much every single day. It’s a good source of some extra protein and essential vitamins and minerals like B6 and Selenium. Together with (fortified) Tofu it is also a delicious way to up your calcium intake. So much goodness even in such a simple dish!
About this tahini and sesame crusted tofu
As I already mentioned, you’ll be glad that this recipe is very simple- just a few small steps and it’s done. The only thins you need are Tofu, Tahini, a splash of soy sauce and lime juice and sesame seeds. And a few spices you might already have on hand: garlic and onion powder, ground coriander, a bit of cardamom and Chinese 5 spice mix.
We start by making a paste with the first ingredients. In a separate bowl we mix the spices and sesame seeds. Then we are going to dip the sliced tofu into the tahini mixture, the spice mix and bake it! Easy, right?
I served it with some garlic and ginger sautéed pok Choi, spinach and rice. But it would also go really well with sushi or on top of your toast!
Ready to try it? If you make this tahini and sesame seed crusted tofu, please let me know how you like it. And feel free to tag me on Instagram, so I can see your beautiful recreation!
ALL THE BEST
Tahini and sesame seed crusted tofu
Ingredients
- 150 g Tofu medium firm is best!
- 1 Tbsp Tahini
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 Tsp soy sauce/ tamari
- 1 Tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 Tsp onion powder
- 1/2 Tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 Tsp cardamom
- 1 Tsp Chinese 5 spices mix
- 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C and like a baking tray with a piece of parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl combine Tahini, lime juice, soy sauce/tamari and water until smooth. It should have a thin consistency, but not on runny!
- In another shallow bowl mix together the spices with the sesame seeds.
- Cut the Tofu into around 5 cm thick slices. Dip each slice first into the tahini mixture, then the spices and sesame seeds and add to the prepared tray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Flip each slice halfway through the baking process to make sure it’s turning golden all around. Enjoy!
