Sesame Crusted Tofu Steaks with Teriyaki Sauce
Delicious vegan Sesame Crusted Tofu Steaks, coated with sesame seeds and served with a savory teriyaki sauce. A satisfying and crispy plant-based dish.
Ingredients
Tofu Preparation
- 4 pieces extra firm or hard tofu, cut into 10 x 5 x 1.5cm slices (4 x 2 x 0.6") 100g / 3.5oz each
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Coating Mixture
- 2 tbsp flour, plain/all-purpose
- 1 piece egg, lightly whisked
- 4 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 4 tbsp black sesame seeds
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tbsp canola/vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced optional
- 1 piece green onion, finely sliced for garnish
Teriyaki Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce, preferably Japanese all-purpose
- 2 tbsp mirin, preferably Japanese
- 2 tbsp cooking sake, preferably Japanese
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
Sesame Coating
- Pat tofu dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place flour, egg, and sesame seeds in separate shallow bowls.
- Press tofu into flour, shake off excess, dip in egg, and coat with sesame seeds.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic, and cook until golden. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Cook tofu for 1 1/2 minutes on each side until crispy, searing the edges as well.
- Remove tofu to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Lower heat, add teriyaki sauce ingredients, and simmer for 1 minute until thickened.
- Place tofu on a plate, drizzle with teriyaki sauce, and top with crispy garlic and green onion.
Notes
Press tofu to remove excess moisture for a crispier crust. Don't skip the garlic for added flavor. For extra crunch, use a mix of seeds or add breadcrumbs to the coating.