Name: Sesame Tofu Bites
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 block firm tofu; • 2 tbsp sesame seeds (I use ½ black,½ white); • 2 tbsp tapioca flour/starch; • 1 tsp salt; • Several grinds of black pepper; • Oil for pan frying; • 2 tbsp tamari or gluten free soy sauce; • 1 tbsp mirin or apple juice; • ½ tsp fresh grated ginger

Sesame Tofu Bites

Recipe by Libby Bird

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Ingredients

1 block firm tofu
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds (I use ½ black,½ white)
• 2 tbsp tapioca flour/starch
• 1 tsp salt
• Several grinds of black pepper
• Oil for pan frying
Dipping sauce
• 2 tbsp tamari or gluten free soy sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin or apple juice
• ½ tsp fresh grated ginger

Directions

Chop the tofu into 2-3 cm cubes.
In a mixing bowl, combine the sesame seeds, tapioca, pepper and salt. Roll the tofu chunks in the floury mixture until coated.
Heat a little oil in a fry pan on a medium heat and fry the cubes until at least two sides are golden.
For the dipping sauce, stir all the ingredients together in a small serving dish. These bites are a welcome addition to a grazing platter, rice or noodle bowl, salad plate, lucky lunchbox!